How to pronounce calcinosis
Say it like kal-sih-NOH-sis. Calcinosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- kal
- sih
- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcinosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHSay 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 calcinosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kal-sih-NOH-sis.
What does calcinosis mean?
- The abnormal deposition of calcium salts in the soft tissue of the body
Words that rhyme with calcinosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calcinosis.
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Questions about saying calcinosis
How do you pronounce calcinosis?
Say kal-sih-NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælsɪˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌkælsɪˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcinosis?
Calcinosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: kal · sih · NOH · sis.
Is calcinosis 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 /ˌkælsɪˈnəʊsɪs/ (kal-sih-NOH-sis).