How to pronounce comorbid
Say it like koh-MOR-bid. Comorbid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- koh
- MOR
- bid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comorbid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of comorbid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-MAW-bid.
What does comorbid mean?
- That occurs at the same time as another.
Where does comorbid come from?
From co- + morbid.
Questions about saying comorbid
How do you pronounce comorbid?
Say koh-MOR-bid. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈmɔrbɪd/. In British English it is /kəʊˈmɔːbɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comorbid?
Comorbid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: koh · MOR · bid.
Is comorbid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəʊˈmɔːbɪd/ (koh-MAW-bid).