How to pronounce endometriosis
Say it like en-doh-met-ree-OH-sis. Endometriosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH).
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- en
- doh
- met
- ree
- OH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endometriosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay 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 endometriosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-doh-met-ree-OH-sis.
What does endometriosis mean?
- A generally painful condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue in places other than the lining of the uterus; an instance of such tissue being present.
Where does endometriosis come from?
From endometrium + -osis.
Words that rhyme with endometriosis
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Questions about saying endometriosis
How do you pronounce endometriosis?
Say en-doh-met-ree-OH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛndoʊˌmɛtriˈoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɛndəʊˌmɛtriˈəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endometriosis?
Endometriosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH). Broken into parts: en · doh · met · ree · OH · sis.
Is endometriosis 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 /ˌɛndəʊˌmɛtriˈəʊsɪs/ (en-doh-met-ree-OH-sis).