How to pronounce asbestosis
Say it like as-beh-STOH-sis. Asbestosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOH).
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- as
- beh
- STOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asbestosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- behKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STOHSay 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 asbestosis
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AS-beh-stoh-sis.
What does asbestosis mean?
- A chronic, inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term, heavy exposure to asbestos.
Where does asbestosis come from?
From asbestos + -osis.
Words that rhyme with asbestosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asbestosis.
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Questions about saying asbestosis
How do you pronounce asbestosis?
Say as-beh-STOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsbɛˈstoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈæsbɛˌstəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asbestosis?
Asbestosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOH). Broken into parts: as · beh · STOH · sis.
Is asbestosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈæsbɛˌstəʊsɪs/ (AS-beh-stoh-sis).