How to Pronounce Symphysis

To pronounce "symphysis", say SYMPHYSIS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SYMPHYSIS

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💡 Tip for remembering “symphysis”

"symphysis" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nymphicus, if that helps it stick.

What does symphysis mean?

noun

  1. The process of two originally separate bones growing together as the subject matures, as with the pubic bones or lower jawbones in humans.
  2. A line, discernable on an X-ray, showing such fusion.

Words that rhyme with symphysis

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nymphicus

Related words

pubicsynostosisparasymphysissyndesissymphysotomysymphyseotomysymphysiotomysynchondrosis

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How many syllables are in "symphysis"?▾

"Symphysis" has one syllable.

What does "symphysis" mean?▾

Symphysis: The process of two originally separate bones growing together as the subject matures, as with the pubic bones or lower jawbones in humans.

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