4 syllables: Cy, nom, ol, gus. Stress on nom.
sin-OH-mol-guhs
/sɪˈnoʊmɒlɡəs/
Cynomolgus is pronounced sin-OH-mol-guhs (/sɪˈnoʊmɒlɡəs/). It has four syllables (Cy-nom-ol-gus), with the stress on "nom". Cynomolgus is a noun for a long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis), often used in biomedical research. The term is primarily encountered in scientific contexts and zoological literature. It denotes a species distinct from other macaques and is pronounced with multiple syllables and a stress pattern that places emphasis on the third syllable. The word is technical and relatively uncommon in everyday speech.
nounCynomolgus is a noun for a long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis), often used in biomedical research. The term is primarily encountered in scientific contexts and zoological literature. It denotes a species distinct from other macaques and is pronounced with multiple syllables and a stress pattern that places emphasis on the third syllable. The word is technical and relatively uncommon in everyday speech.
"The Cynomolgus macaque is frequently selected for pharmacology studies."
"Researchers collected tissue samples from the Cynomolgus to model human physiology."
"Ethical review was required before using Cynomolgus in the invasive procedure."
Pronounce it as /ˌsɪ.nəˈmɒl.dʒəs/ (US) or /ˌsɪ.nəˈmɒl.dʒəs/ (UK/AU). Emphasize the third syllable: sy-NO-mol-jus with primary stress on the third syllable 'mol'. Start with a light 'si' (short i as in 'sit'), then 'nuh' for the second syllable, and finish with a clear 'mol-jus' where the 'lj' creates the 'lj' sound followed by 'əs'. Audio references: consult Pronounce or Forvo entries for 'Cynomolgus macaque' to hear the cluster /ldʒ/ realized as 'lj' plus 'jus'.
Common mistakes: 1) Slurring the /ldʒ/ cluster into a simple /lʒ/ or /dʒ/ sound, making it sound like 'moljus'; 2) Misplacing stress, saying 'si-NUH-mol-jus' instead of stressing the 'mol'; 3) Ending with a hard 's' rather than a schwa-like 'əs'. Correction: keep the /dʒ/ as in 'judge' after an explicit /l/ release, maintain the primary stress on the third syllable, and end with a light, unstressed /əs/. Practice the sequence slowly and record yourself to ensure the affricate is clear but not overemphasized.
Across US/UK/AU, primary stress remains on the third syllable, but vowel qualities vary. US English often has more rhotic touch on the /ɹ/ absence in this word; the /ɒ/ vowel is broader in UK/AU; AU tends toward a more centralized vowel in rapid speech. The /dʒ/ cluster remains consistent; the final 'əs' can be a schwa in all, but some speakers with non-rhotic tendencies may drop or reduce the final /s/ slightly. Listen to specialized pronunciation resources to hear subtle vowels in each region.
Difficulties come from the three-syllable structure with an unusual consonant cluster /ldʒ/ after the 'mɒl' syllable and the overall multi-stress pattern. The sequence /ldʒ/ is not common in English and can cause slipping to 'moll-jes' or 'mol-gee-us'. Additionally, accurate vowel quality in the 'ɒ' of 'mɒl' and the final unstressed /əs/ requires precise voicing and mouth positioning. Focus on the middle affricate and the stressed syllable to anchor pronunciation.
A unique aspect is the /ldʒ/ sequence following the 'mol' portion, which behaves like a soft 'lj' sound rather than a hard 'l' or 'j' alone. Ensure that you release the /l/ and immediately adjoin the /dʒ/ with a brief affricate release to create the distinct 'mol-jus' feel. This is the feature that most non-specialist speakers mispronounce, turning it into something like 'cyno-MOL-jus' or 'cyno-mol-gee-us'.
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The word Cynomolgus derives from Greek and Latin roots used in zoological naming conventions. 'Cyno-' from Greek kýon, meaning 'dog' or 'canine', historically used in various animal terms, combined with 'molgus' from a constructed root relating to shape or form; the second portion aligns with historically Latinized taxonomic endings in primate nomenclature. The specific epithet 'mulgus' or its later adaptation appears in several ancient and medieval compendia of animal names, but the modern taxonomic usage as Cynomolgus for the long-tailed macaque crystallized with the rise of systematic zoology in the 18th–19th centuries. The first widely cited use in English-language primatology appears in mid-20th-century pharmacology literature, where precise species naming was necessary for cross-study reproducibility. Overall, Cynomolgus reflects a blend of classical Greek and Latin roots applied to a contemporary primate species, with the current pronunciation solidified through scientific usage and global conferences on primate research.
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