How to pronounce chlorosis
Say it like klor-OH-sis. Chlorosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- klor
- OH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlorosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 chlorosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kluh-ROH-sis.
What does chlorosis mean?
- An anemia, due to deficiency of iron, characterized by a yellow-green coloration of the skin.
- A yellowing of plant tissue due to loss or absence of chlorophyll.
Where does chlorosis come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, from New Latin; by surface analysis, chlor- + -osis, where chlor- in this instance refers to pale yellow-green colorations and not to chlorine.
Words that rhyme with chlorosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chlorosis.
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Questions about saying chlorosis
How do you pronounce chlorosis?
Say klor-OH-sis. The American pronunciation is /klɔˈroʊsɪs/. In British English it is /kləˈrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlorosis?
Chlorosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: klor · OH · sis.
Is chlorosis 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 /kləˈrəʊsɪs/ (kluh-ROH-sis).