How to Pronounce Sternocleidomastoid

To pronounce "sternocleidomastoid", say STERN-ocl-eid-om-ast-oid — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌstɜː.nə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪ.də(ʊ)ˈmas.tɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌstɜː.nə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪ.də(ʊ)ˈmas.tɔɪd/

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"sternocleidomastoid" has 6 syllables: stern-ocl-eid-om-ast-oid.

What does sternocleidomastoid mean?

noun

  1. Each of a pair of long muscles which connect the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the temporal bone and serve to turn and nod the neck.

adjective

  1. Relating to or involving the sternum, the clavicle and the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

    “sternocleidomastoid muscle”

Synonyms

sternocleidomastoid muscle

Related words

sternomastoidsternoclavicularsternocoracoidsternomentalstylomastoidsternohyoidsternothyroid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sternocleidomastoid"?▾

"Sternocleidomastoid" has 6 syllables: stern · ocl · eid · om · ast · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "sternocleidomastoid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sternocleidomastoid" is /ˌstɜː.nə(ʊ)ˌklʌɪ.də(ʊ)ˈmas.tɔɪd/.

What does "sternocleidomastoid" mean?▾

Sternocleidomastoid: Each of a pair of long muscles which connect the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the temporal bone and serve to turn and nod the neck.

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