How to pronounce gastroschisis
Say it like ga-STROS-kuh-sus. Gastroschisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROS).
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US American/ɡæˈstrɑskəsəs/ga-STROS-kuh-sus
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- ga
- STROS
- kuh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gastroschisis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does gastroschisis mean?
noun
- A defect of the abdominal wall through which the viscera protrude.
Where does gastroschisis come from?
From gastro- + schisis.
Questions about saying gastroschisis
How do you pronounce gastroschisis?
Say ga-STROS-kuh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ɡæˈstrɑskəsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gastroschisis?
Gastroschisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROS). Broken into parts: ga · STROS · kuh · sus.