How to pronounce embolism
Say it like EM-boh-liz-um. Embolism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- boh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embolism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embolism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EM-boh-liz-um.
What does embolism mean?
- An obstruction or occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
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- An intercalated prayer for deliverance from evil coming after the Lord's Prayer.
Where does embolism come from?
The term was coined in 1848 by Rudolf Virchow.
Questions about saying embolism
How do you pronounce embolism?
Say EM-boh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmboʊˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɛmbəʊˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embolism?
Embolism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · boh · liz · um.
Is embolism 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 /ˈɛmbəʊˌlɪzəm/ (EM-boh-liz-um).