How to Pronounce "sphenoid"
word
ˈsfiː.nɔɪd
SFEE-noyd
ˈsfiː.nɔɪd
SFEE-noyd
Definition
The sphenoid is a complex bone at the base of the skull, positioned in the middle and helping form the eye sockets and parts of the skull.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsfiː.nɔɪd
British English
ˈsfiː.nɔɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SFEE-noyd
UK
SFEE-noyd
Listen in Context
The sphenoid is located at the base of the human skull.
Doctors study the sphenoid to understand head injuries.
The sphenoid helps form the eye sockets.
It's amazing how the sphenoid connects so many parts of the skull together.