How to pronounce adiposis
Say it like ad-ih-POH-sis. Adiposis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- ad
- ih
- POH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adiposis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adGive 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.
- POHSay 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 adiposis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ad-ih-POH-sis.
What does adiposis mean?
- A condition marked by the accumulation of adipose (fatty) tissue.
Where does adiposis come from?
From adipo- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with adiposis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adiposis.
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Questions about saying adiposis
How do you pronounce adiposis?
Say ad-ih-POH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌædɪˈpoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌædɪˈpəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adiposis?
Adiposis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: ad · ih · POH · sis.
Is adiposis 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 /ˌædɪˈpəʊsɪs/ (ad-ih-POH-sis).