How to pronounce alkalosis
Say it like al-kuh-LOH-sis. Alkalosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- al
- kuh
- LOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkalosis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alkalosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-kuh-LOH-sis.
What does alkalosis mean?
- An abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood.
Where does alkalosis come from?
From alkali + -osis, on the model of earlier acidosis.
Words that rhyme with alkalosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alkalosis.
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Questions about saying alkalosis
How do you pronounce alkalosis?
Say al-kuh-LOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ælkəˈloʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ælkəˈləʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkalosis?
Alkalosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: al · kuh · LOH · sis.
Is alkalosis 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 /ælkəˈləʊsɪs/ (al-kuh-LOH-sis).