How to pronounce fibrosis
Say it like fy-BROH-sus. Fibrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH).
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- fy
- BROH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibrosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fibrosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fy-BROH-sus.
What does fibrosis mean?
- The formation of (excess) fibrous connective tissue in an organ.
Where does fibrosis come from?
From fibro- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with fibrosis
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Questions about saying fibrosis
How do you pronounce fibrosis?
Say fy-BROH-sus. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈbroʊsəs/. In British English it is /faɪˈbrəʊsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibrosis?
Fibrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH). Broken into parts: fy · BROH · sus.
Is fibrosis 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 /faɪˈbrəʊsəs/ (fy-BROH-sus).