How to pronounce arthrodesis
Say it like air-THROD-ih-sis. Arthrodesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROD).
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- air
- THROD
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arthrodesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- airKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THRODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arthrodesis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-THROD-ih-sis.
What does arthrodesis mean?
- The surgical fusion of a joint between two or more bones so that the joint can no longer move; artificial ankylosis.
Where does arthrodesis come from?
From arthro- + -desis.
Questions about saying arthrodesis
How do you pronounce arthrodesis?
Say air-THROD-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ærˈθrɑdɪsɪs/. In British English it is /æˈθrɒdɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arthrodesis?
Arthrodesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROD). Broken into parts: air · THROD · ih · sis.
Is arthrodesis 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 /æˈθrɒdɪsɪs/ (a-THROD-ih-sis).