How to pronounce hemostasis
Say it like hee-muh-STAY-sis. Hemostasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- hee
- muh
- STAY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemostasis 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemostasis
American and British speakers say hemostasis in essentially the same way: /ˌhiməˈsteɪsɪs/ in the US and /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: hee-muh-STAY-sis.
What does hemostasis mean?
- The regulated physiological process by which the body arrests bleeding at a site of vascular injury while preserving blood fluidity and normal circulation elsewhere.
Words that rhyme with hemostasis
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Questions about saying hemostasis
How do you pronounce hemostasis?
Say hee-muh-STAY-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiməˈsteɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemostasis?
Hemostasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: hee · muh · STAY · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say hemostasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhiməˈsteɪsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.