How to pronounce zygomaticotemporal
Say it like zy-guh-mat-ih-koh-TEM-puh-rul. Zygomaticotemporal has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (TEM).
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- zy
- guh
- mat
- ih
- koh
- TEM
- puh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zygomaticotemporal 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.
- TEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zygomaticotemporal
- 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-TEM-puh-rul.
What does zygomaticotemporal mean?
- Relating to the zygomatic arch and the temporal bone.
Where does zygomaticotemporal come from?
From zygomatico- + temporal.
Questions about saying zygomaticotemporal
How do you pronounce zygomaticotemporal?
Say zy-guh-mat-ih-koh-TEM-puh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌzaɪɡəˌmætɪkoʊˈtɛmpərəl/. In British English it is /ˌzaɪɡəˌmætɪkəʊˈtɛmpərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zygomaticotemporal?
Zygomaticotemporal has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (TEM). Broken into parts: zy · guh · mat · ih · koh · TEM · puh · rul.
Is zygomaticotemporal 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 /ˌzaɪɡəˌmætɪkəʊˈtɛmpərəl/ (zy-guh-mat-ih-koh-TEM-puh-rul).