How to pronounce acantholysis
Say it like a-kan-THAH-luh-sis. Acantholysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAH).
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- a
- kan
- THAH
- luh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acantholysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acantholysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-kan-THOL-ih-sis.
What does acantholysis mean?
- The loss of intercellular connections, resulting in loss of cohesion between keratinocytes, seen in diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris.
Where does acantholysis come from?
From acanth- (“spine”) + -lysis (“destruction”).
Words that rhyme with acantholysis
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Questions about saying acantholysis
How do you pronounce acantholysis?
Say a-kan-THAH-luh-sis. The American pronunciation is /æˌkænˈθɑləsɪs/. In British English it is /æˌkænˈθɒlɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acantholysis?
Acantholysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THAH). Broken into parts: a · kan · THAH · luh · sis.
Is acantholysis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æˌkænˈθɒlɪsɪs/ (a-kan-THOL-ih-sis).