How to pronounce comorbidity
Say it like koh-mor-BID-ih-tee. Comorbidity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BID).
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- koh
- mor
- BID
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comorbidity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- morKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of comorbidity
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: koh-maw-BID-ih-tee.
What does comorbidity mean?
- The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder.“Extensive comorbidity is the hallmark of immunodeficiencies.”
- A disease thus coexisting.“Coronary artery disease is often a comorbidity of diabetes mellitus.”
- The effect of such additional disorders or diseases.
Where does comorbidity come from?
From co- + morbidity or comorbid + -ity.
Words that rhyme with comorbidity
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Questions about saying comorbidity
How do you pronounce comorbidity?
Say koh-mor-BID-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊmoʊrˈbɪdɪti/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊmɔːˈbɪdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comorbidity?
Comorbidity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BID). Broken into parts: koh · mor · BID · ih · tee.
Is comorbidity 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 /ˌkəʊmɔːˈbɪdɪti/ (koh-maw-BID-ih-tee).