How to pronounce bronchorrhoncus
Say it like brong-kuh-RONG-kus. Bronchorrhoncus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RONG).
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- brong
- kuh
- RONG
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bronchorrhoncus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brongGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bronchorrhoncus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: brong-kuh-RONG-kus.
What does bronchorrhoncus mean?
- A bronchial tumor that may obstruct the flow of air.
Questions about saying bronchorrhoncus
How do you pronounce bronchorrhoncus?
Say brong-kuh-RONG-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˌbrɑŋkəˈrɑŋkəs/. In British English it is /ˌbrɒŋkəˈrɒŋkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bronchorrhoncus?
Bronchorrhoncus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RONG). Broken into parts: brong · kuh · RONG · kus.
Is bronchorrhoncus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌbrɒŋkəˈrɒŋkəs/ (brong-kuh-RONG-kus).