How to pronounce alkaloses
Say it like al-kuh-LOH-seez. Alkaloses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- al
- kuh
- LOH
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkaloses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alkaloses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-kuh-LOH-seez.
What does alkaloses mean?
- plural of alkalosis
Where does alkaloses come from?
alkali + -oses
Questions about saying alkaloses
How do you pronounce alkaloses?
Say al-kuh-LOH-seez. The American pronunciation is /ælkəˈloʊsiz/. In British English it is /ælkəˈləʊsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkaloses?
Alkaloses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: al · kuh · LOH · seez.
Is alkaloses 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 /ælkəˈləʊsiz/ (al-kuh-LOH-seez).