How to pronounce cirrhosis
Say it like suh-ROH-sus. Cirrhosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- suh
- ROH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cirrhosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cirrhosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suh-ROH-sus.
What does cirrhosis mean?
- A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis, or nutritional deprivation, characterized by an increase in fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.
- Interstitial inflammation of kidneys, lungs, and other organs.
Words that rhyme with cirrhosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cirrhosis.
Questions about saying cirrhosis
How do you pronounce cirrhosis?
Say suh-ROH-sus. The American pronunciation is /səˈroʊsəs/. In British English it is /səˈrəʊsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: suh · ROH · sus.
Is cirrhosis 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 /səˈrəʊsəs/ (suh-ROH-sus).