To pronounce "splenius", say SPLEN-ius — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspliːnɪəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈspliːnɪəs/
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"splenius" has 2 syllables: splen-ius. It rhymes with blennius, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Splenius" has 2 syllables: splen · ius.
The IPA transcription of "splenius" is /ˈspliːnɪəs/.
Splenius: A broad muscle running up the top part of the back of the neck.
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