How to pronounce cyanosis
Say it like sy-uh-NOH-sis. Cyanosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- sy
- uh
- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyanosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay 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 cyanosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-uh-NOH-sis.
What does cyanosis mean?
- A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.
Where does cyanosis come from?
From cyano- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with cyanosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cyanosis.
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Questions about saying cyanosis
How do you pronounce cyanosis?
Say sy-uh-NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyanosis?
Cyanosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: sy · uh · NOH · sis.
Is cyanosis 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 /ˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs/ (sy-uh-NOH-sis).