How to pronounce hypotrichosis
Say it like hy-poh-try-KOH-sis. Hypotrichosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH).
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- hy
- poh
- try
- KOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypotrichosis 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.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KOHSay 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 hypotrichosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-try-KOH-sis.
What does hypotrichosis mean?
- The presence of less than the normal amount of hair or fur.
Where does hypotrichosis come from?
From hypo- + trichosis.
Words that rhyme with hypotrichosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypotrichosis.
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Questions about saying hypotrichosis
How do you pronounce hypotrichosis?
Say hy-poh-try-KOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊtraɪˈkoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊtraɪˈkəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypotrichosis?
Hypotrichosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH). Broken into parts: hy · poh · try · KOH · sis.
Is hypotrichosis 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊtraɪˈkəʊsɪs/ (hy-poh-try-KOH-sis).