How to pronounce hypopituitarism
Say it like hy-poh-pih-TYOO-ih-tuh-riz-um. Hypopituitarism has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TYOO).
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- hy
- poh
- pih
- TYOO
- ih
- tuh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypopituitarism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypopituitarism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-poh-pih-TYOO-ih-tuh-riz-um.
What does hypopituitarism mean?
- A decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland.
Where does hypopituitarism come from?
From hypo- + pituitary + -ism.
Questions about saying hypopituitarism
How do you pronounce hypopituitarism?
Say hy-poh-pih-TYOO-ih-tuh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊpɪˈtjuɪtəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypopituitarism?
Hypopituitarism has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TYOO). Broken into parts: hy · poh · pih · TYOO · ih · tuh · riz · um.
Is hypopituitarism 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm/ (hy-poh-pih-TYOO-ih-tuh-riz-um).