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How to pronounce squamous cell

squamous cell
/ˈskweɪməs sel/

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Squamous cell, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Squamous cell is pronounced /ˈskweɪməs sel/ in American English.

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