How to pronounce acrocyanosis
Say it like ak-roh-sy-uh-NOH-sis. Acrocyanosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NOH).
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- ak
- roh
- sy
- uh
- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrocyanosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay 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 acrocyanosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-roh-sy-uh-NOH-sis.
What does acrocyanosis mean?
- A persistent blue or cyanotic discoloration of the digits, most commonly occurring in the hands although also occurring in the face and feet as well.
Where does acrocyanosis come from?
From acro- + cyanosis.
Words that rhyme with acrocyanosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acrocyanosis.
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Questions about saying acrocyanosis
How do you pronounce acrocyanosis?
Say ak-roh-sy-uh-NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌækroʊˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌækrəʊˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrocyanosis?
Acrocyanosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NOH). Broken into parts: ak · roh · sy · uh · NOH · sis.
Is acrocyanosis 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 /ˌækrəʊˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs/ (ak-roh-sy-uh-NOH-sis).