How to pronounce keratosis
Say it like ker-uh-TOH-sis. Keratosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- ker
- uh
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keratosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay 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 keratosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ker-uh-TOH-sis.
What does keratosis mean?
- The condition of having keratin growing on the skin.
Where does keratosis come from?
From kerat- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with keratosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keratosis.
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Questions about saying keratosis
How do you pronounce keratosis?
Say ker-uh-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keratosis?
Keratosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: ker · uh · TOH · sis.
Is keratosis 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 /ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs/ (ker-uh-TOH-sis).