How to pronounce decubitus
Say it like dih-KYOO-bih-tus. Decubitus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- dih
- KYOO
- bih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decubitus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decubitus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-KYOO-bih-tus.
What does decubitus mean?
- The posture of someone in bed, lying down or reclining.
Where does decubitus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin dēcubitus (“lying down”).
Questions about saying decubitus
How do you pronounce decubitus?
Say dih-KYOO-bih-tus. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkjubɪtəs/. In British English it is /dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decubitus?
Decubitus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: dih · KYOO · bih · tus.
Is decubitus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs/ (dih-KYOO-bih-tus).