How to pronounce anastomosis
Say it like uh-na-stuh-MOH-sis. Anastomosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH).
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- uh
- na
- stuh
- MOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anastomosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay 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 anastomosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-na-stuh-MOH-sis.
What does anastomosis mean?
- A cross-connection between two blood vessels.
- An interconnection between any two channels, passages or vessels.
- The surgical creation of a connecting passage between blood vessels, bowels or other channels.
Words that rhyme with anastomosis
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Questions about saying anastomosis
How do you pronounce anastomosis?
Say uh-na-stuh-MOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ənæstəˈmoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ənæstəˈməʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anastomosis?
Anastomosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH). Broken into parts: uh · na · stuh · MOH · sis.
Is anastomosis 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 /ənæstəˈməʊsɪs/ (uh-na-stuh-MOH-sis).