How to pronounce acanthosis
Say it like a-kan-THOH-sis. Acanthosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOH).
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- a
- kan
- THOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthosis 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.
- THOHSay 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 acanthosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: a-kan-THOH-sis.
What does acanthosis mean?
- A benign abnormal thickening of the stratum spinosum, or prickle cell, layer of the epidermis.
Where does acanthosis come from?
From acanth- + -osis (“diseased condition”).
Words that rhyme with acanthosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acanthosis.
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Questions about saying acanthosis
How do you pronounce acanthosis?
Say a-kan-THOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /æˌkænˈθoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /æˌkænˈθəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthosis?
Acanthosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOH). Broken into parts: a · kan · THOH · sis.
Is acanthosis 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 /æˌkænˈθəʊsɪs/ (a-kan-THOH-sis).