How to Pronounce Accessory Navicular
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Accessory Navicular Pronunciation
ak-SES-oh-ree nav-IK-yoo-lar
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
ak
SES
stress here
oh
ree nav
IK
stress here
yoo
lar
7 syllables
What is Accessory Navicular?
An extra bone or piece of cartilage located on the inner side of the foot at the navicular bone, present in about 10 percent of the population, that can become painful when irritated by friction from shoes or sports activity. It is a common cause of inner foot pain and flat feet in adolescents.
Questions About Accessory Navicular
How do you pronounce 'accessory navicular'?
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Say it like this: ak-SES-oh-ree nav-IK-yoo-lar. The first word rhymes with 'necessary,' and the second word starts with 'nav' (like in navigation). Put the stress on the second syllable of the first word: ak-SES-oh-ree.
Which syllable gets the emphasis when you say this word?
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The stress falls on the SES part: ak-SES-oh-ree nav-IK-yoo-lar. Many people accidentally stress the first syllable (AC-ces-sor-y), but that's incorrect. Remember: the second syllable is where your voice should get louder and longer.
What does 'accessory' mean in this medical term?
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'Accessory' comes from Latin and means 'extra' or 'additional.' In medical language, it describes something that is added on or extra—in this case, an extra bone or piece of cartilage that some people have.
What does 'navicular' mean, and where does the word come from?
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'Navicular' comes from the Latin word 'navicula,' which means 'little boat.' Doctors gave this bone its name because its shape resembles a small boat. The navicular is a bone in the foot, and an accessory navicular is an extra one.
How do you break 'accessory navicular' into syllables?
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Break it like this: ac-CES-so-ry nav-IC-u-lar. The first word has four syllables, and the second word has four syllables too, making eight syllables total. Saying it slowly, syllable by syllable, makes it easier to remember.
What's a simple way to remember how to say this word?
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Think of it as two words: first say 'necessary' (but change it slightly to ak-SES-oh-ree), then say 'navigate' (but change it to nav-IK-yoo-lar). Practice saying each word separately, then blend them together.
What is an 'accessory navicular' in plain English?
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It's an extra bone or bone-like piece that some people have on the inside of their foot near the main navicular bone. Not everyone has one—only about 1 in 10 people do.
Are there other medical words that use the root 'navicular'?
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Yes! You might hear 'navicular fracture' (a break in the navicular bone) or just 'navicular' by itself when doctors are talking about foot bones. All of these words refer to that boat-shaped bone in your foot.