How to pronounce athyreosis
Say it like ay-thy-ree-OH-sis. Athyreosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OH).
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- ay
- thy
- ree
- OH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Athyreosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- thyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay 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 athyreosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-thy-ree-OH-sis.
What does athyreosis mean?
- Absence or complete dysfunction of the thyroid gland.
Words that rhyme with athyreosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of athyreosis.
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Questions about saying athyreosis
How do you pronounce athyreosis?
Say ay-thy-ree-OH-sis. The American pronunciation is /eɪˌθaɪriˈoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /eɪˌθaɪriˈəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in athyreosis?
Athyreosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OH). Broken into parts: ay · thy · ree · OH · sis.
Is athyreosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /eɪˌθaɪriˈəʊsɪs/ (ay-thy-ree-OH-sis).