How to pronounce hemosiderosis
Say it like hee-moh-sih-duh-ROH-sis. Hemosiderosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROH).
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- hee
- moh
- sih
- duh
- ROH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemosiderosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay 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 hemosiderosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hee-moh-sih-duh-ROH-sis.
What does hemosiderosis mean?
- An abnormal deposit of hemosiderin.
Where does hemosiderosis come from?
From hemosiderin + -osis.
Words that rhyme with hemosiderosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hemosiderosis.
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Questions about saying hemosiderosis
How do you pronounce hemosiderosis?
Say hee-moh-sih-duh-ROH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhimoʊsɪdəˈroʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməʊsɪdəˈrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemosiderosis?
Hemosiderosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROH). Broken into parts: hee · moh · sih · duh · ROH · sis.
Is hemosiderosis 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 /ˌhiːməʊsɪdəˈrəʊsɪs/ (hee-moh-sih-duh-ROH-sis).