How to pronounce chylous
Say it like KY-lus. Chylous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chylous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chylous
American and British speakers say chylous in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪləs/ in the US and /ˈkaɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-lus.
What does chylous mean?
- Consisting of, or similar to, chyle.“chylous ascites”
Words that rhyme with chylous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chylous.
Questions about saying chylous
How do you pronounce chylous?
Say KY-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪləs/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chylous?
Chylous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say chylous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪləs/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.