How to pronounce ichthyosis
Say it like ik-thee-OH-sis. Ichthyosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- ik
- thee
- OH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ichthyosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay 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 ichthyosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ik-thee-OH-sis.
What does ichthyosis mean?
- Any of a group of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin.
Where does ichthyosis come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin ichthyōsis.
Words that rhyme with ichthyosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ichthyosis.
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Questions about saying ichthyosis
How do you pronounce ichthyosis?
Say ik-thee-OH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪkθiˈoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɪkθiːˈəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ichthyosis?
Ichthyosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: ik · thee · OH · sis.
Is ichthyosis 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 /ˌɪkθiːˈəʊsɪs/ (ik-thee-OH-sis).