How to pronounce ankylosis
Say it like an-kih-LOH-sis. Ankylosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- an
- kih
- LOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ankylosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 ankylosis
American and British speakers say ankylosis in essentially the same way: /ˌænkɪˈloʊsɪs/ in the US and /ˌænkɪˈloʊsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-kih-LOH-sis.
What does ankylosis mean?
- The growing together of bones to form a single unit.
- The stiffening of a joint as the result of such abnormal fusion.
- An onset of stiffness or inflexibility.
Words that rhyme with ankylosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ankylosis.
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Questions about saying ankylosis
How do you pronounce ankylosis?
Say an-kih-LOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌænkɪˈloʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌænkɪˈloʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ankylosis?
Ankylosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: an · kih · LOH · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say ankylosis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænkɪˈloʊsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌænkɪˈloʊsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.