How to pronounce cheiropompholyx
Say it like ky-roh-POM-fuh-liks. Cheiropompholyx has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POM).
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- ky
- roh
- POM
- fuh
- liks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheiropompholyx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- POMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- liksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cheiropompholyx
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ky-roh-POM-fuh-liks.
What does cheiropompholyx mean?
- pompholyx affecting the hand
Where does cheiropompholyx come from?
From cheiro- + pompholyx.
Questions about saying cheiropompholyx
How do you pronounce cheiropompholyx?
Say ky-roh-POM-fuh-liks. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪroʊˈpɑmfəlɪks/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪrəʊˈpɒmfəlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheiropompholyx?
Cheiropompholyx has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POM). Broken into parts: ky · roh · POM · fuh · liks.
Is cheiropompholyx 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 /ˌkaɪrəʊˈpɒmfəlɪks/ (ky-roh-POM-fuh-liks).