How to pronounce acidosis
Say it like as-ih-DOH-sis. Acidosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- as
- ih
- DOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acidosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOHSay 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 acidosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: as-ih-DOH-sis.
What does acidosis mean?
- An abnormally increased acidity of the blood.
Where does acidosis come from?
From acid + -osis.
Words that rhyme with acidosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acidosis.
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Questions about saying acidosis
How do you pronounce acidosis?
Say as-ih-DOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɪˈdoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌæsɪˈdəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acidosis?
Acidosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: as · ih · DOH · sis.
Is acidosis 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 /ˌæsɪˈdəʊsɪs/ (as-ih-DOH-sis).