How to pronounce arthrosis
Say it like ar-THROH-sis. Arthrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROH).
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- ar
- THROH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arthrosis 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.
- THROHSay 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 arthrosis
- 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-THROH-sis.
What does arthrosis mean?
- Any articulation (joint) in an animalian body.
- Any degenerative disease of such a joint, e.g. osteoarthritis.
Words that rhyme with arthrosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arthrosis.
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Questions about saying arthrosis
How do you pronounce arthrosis?
Say ar-THROH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈθroʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ɑːˈθrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arthrosis?
Arthrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROH). Broken into parts: ar · THROH · sis.
Is arthrosis 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 /ɑːˈθrəʊsɪs/ (ah-THROH-sis).