How to pronounce anosmia
Say it like a-NOZ-mee-uh. Anosmia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOZ).
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- a
- NOZ
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anosmia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anosmia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-NOZ-mee-uh.
What does anosmia mean?
- Inability to smell; the inability to perceive odors.
Where does anosmia come from?
From New Latin anosmia, equivalent to an- + -osmi.
Questions about saying anosmia
How do you pronounce anosmia?
Say a-NOZ-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /æˈnɑzmiə/. In British English it is /æˈnɒzmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anosmia?
Anosmia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOZ). Broken into parts: a · NOZ · mee · uh.
Is anosmia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æˈnɒzmiə/ (a-NOZ-mee-uh).