How to pronounce zygomaticofacial
Say it like zy-guh-mat-ih-koh-FAY-shul. Zygomaticofacial has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (FAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce zygomaticofacial. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- zy
- guh
- mat
- ih
- koh
- FAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zygomaticofacial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zygomaticofacial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: zy-guh-mat-ih-koh-FAY-shul.
What does zygomaticofacial mean?
- Relating to the zygomatic bone and face.
Where does zygomaticofacial come from?
From zygomatico- + facial.
Words that rhyme with zygomaticofacial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zygomaticofacial.
Questions about saying zygomaticofacial
How do you pronounce zygomaticofacial?
Say zy-guh-mat-ih-koh-FAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌzaɪɡəˌmætɪkoʊˈfeɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌzaɪɡəˌmætɪkəʊˈfeɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zygomaticofacial?
Zygomaticofacial has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (FAY). Broken into parts: zy · guh · mat · ih · koh · FAY · shul.
Is zygomaticofacial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌzaɪɡəˌmætɪkəʊˈfeɪʃəl/ (zy-guh-mat-ih-koh-FAY-shul).