How to pronounce zygomaticus
Say it like zy-guh-MAT-uh-kus. Zygomaticus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- zy
- guh
- MAT
- uh
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zygomaticus 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.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zygomaticus
- 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-uh-kus.
What does zygomaticus mean?
- One of several small subcutaneous facial muscles arising from or in relation with the zygomatic bone.
Where does zygomaticus come from?
Unadapted borrowing from New Latin zygomaticus, clipping of mūsculus zygomaticus (“zygomatic muscle”).
Questions about saying zygomaticus
How do you pronounce zygomaticus?
Say zy-guh-MAT-uh-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˌzaɪɡəˈmætəkəs/. In British English it is /ˌzaɪɡəˈmætəkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zygomaticus?
Zygomaticus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: zy · guh · MAT · uh · kus.
Is zygomaticus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌzaɪɡəˈmætəkəs/ (zy-guh-MAT-uh-kus).