How to pronounce granuloma
Say it like gran-yuh-LOH-muh. Granuloma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- gran
- yuh
- LOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granuloma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- granGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of granuloma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gran-yuh-LOH-muh.
What does granuloma mean?
- An inflammatory nodule consisting of histiocytes (macrophages) attempting to wall off substances they perceive as foreign but are unable to eliminate, such as certain infectious organisms as well as other materials such as foreign objects, keratin and suture fragments.
- Any small nodule.
Where does granuloma come from?
From granule + -oma. Among the many words derived from -oma that are in current common use, this word is one of only a few that do not denote a neoplasm; another is hematoma.
Words that rhyme with granuloma
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Questions about saying granuloma
How do you pronounce granuloma?
Say gran-yuh-LOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡrænjəˈloʊmə/. In British English it is /ˌɡrænjəˈləʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granuloma?
Granuloma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: gran · yuh · LOH · muh.
Is granuloma 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 /ˌɡrænjəˈləʊmə/ (gran-yuh-LOH-muh).