How to pronounce halitosis
Say it like hal-ih-TOH-sis. Halitosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- hal
- ih
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halitosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- halKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOHSay 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 halitosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hal-ih-TOH-sis.
What does halitosis mean?
- The condition of having stale or foul-smelling breath.
Words that rhyme with halitosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of halitosis.
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Questions about saying halitosis
How do you pronounce halitosis?
Say hal-ih-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /hælɪˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /hælɪˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halitosis?
Halitosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: hal · ih · TOH · sis.
Is halitosis 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 /hælɪˈtəʊsɪs/ (hal-ih-TOH-sis).