How to pronounce arteriosclerosis
Say it like ar-tir-ee-ohs-kluh-ROH-sus. Arteriosclerosis has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ROH).
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- ar
- tir
- ee
- ohs
- kluh
- ROH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arteriosclerosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arteriosclerosis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ah-teer-reer-uus-kluh-ROH-sis.
What does arteriosclerosis mean?
- Hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessels.
Where does arteriosclerosis come from?
From arterio- + sclerosis.
Words that rhyme with arteriosclerosis
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Questions about saying arteriosclerosis
How do you pronounce arteriosclerosis?
Say ar-tir-ee-ohs-kluh-ROH-sus. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˌtɪrioʊskləˈroʊsəs/. In British English it is /ɑːˌtɪərɪəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arteriosclerosis?
Arteriosclerosis has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ROH). Broken into parts: ar · tir · ee · ohs · kluh · ROH · sus.
Is arteriosclerosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˌtɪərɪəʊskləˈrəʊsɪs/ (ah-teer-reer-uus-kluh-ROH-sis).