How to pronounce atherosclerosis
Say it like ath-uh-rohs-kluh-ROH-sis. Atherosclerosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROH).
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US American/ˌæθəroʊskləˈroʊsɪs/ath-uh-rohs-kluh-ROH-sis
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- ath
- uh
- rohs
- kluh
- ROH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atherosclerosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- athGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohsKeep 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does atherosclerosis mean?
noun
- The clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaques (accumulations of fatty deposits, usually cholesterol).
Where does atherosclerosis come from?
From athero- + sclerosis.
Words that rhyme with atherosclerosis
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Questions about saying atherosclerosis
How do you pronounce atherosclerosis?
Say ath-uh-rohs-kluh-ROH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæθəroʊskləˈroʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROH). Broken into parts: ath · uh · rohs · kluh · ROH · sis.