How to pronounce acanthocytosis
Say it like uh-kan-thoh-sy-TOH-sis. Acanthocytosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TOH).
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- uh
- kan
- thoh
- sy
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthocytosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthocytosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-kan-thoh-sy-TOH-sis.
What does acanthocytosis mean?
- The presence of acanthocytes in the blood.
Where does acanthocytosis come from?
From acantho- + cyto- + -sis
Words that rhyme with acanthocytosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acanthocytosis.
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Questions about saying acanthocytosis
How do you pronounce acanthocytosis?
Say uh-kan-thoh-sy-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˌkænθoʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /əˌkænθəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthocytosis?
Acanthocytosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TOH). Broken into parts: uh · kan · thoh · sy · TOH · sis.
Is acanthocytosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˌkænθəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ (uh-kan-thoh-sy-TOH-sis).