How to pronounce ecchymosis
Say it like ek-ih-MOH-sis. Ecchymosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- ek
- ih
- MOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecchymosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOHSay 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 ecchymosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-ih-MOH-sis.
What does ecchymosis mean?
- A skin discoloration caused by bleeding underneath the skin, especially one that is remote from a site of trauma or caused by a non-traumatic process (such as neoplasia).
Words that rhyme with ecchymosis
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Questions about saying ecchymosis
How do you pronounce ecchymosis?
Say ek-ih-MOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkɪˈmoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɛkɪˈməʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecchymosis?
Ecchymosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: ek · ih · MOH · sis.
Is ecchymosis 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 /ˌɛkɪˈməʊsɪs/ (ek-ih-MOH-sis).