How to pronounce ketosis
Say it like kee-TOH-sis. Ketosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- kee
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ketosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 ketosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kee-TOH-sis.
What does ketosis mean?
- A metabolic state in which the body produces ketones to be used as fuel by some organs so that glycogen can be reserved for organs that depend on it. This condition occurs during times of fasting, starvation, or while on a ketogenic diet.
Where does ketosis come from?
From keto- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with ketosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ketosis.
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Questions about saying ketosis
How do you pronounce ketosis?
Say kee-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /kiˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /kiˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ketosis?
Ketosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: kee · TOH · sis.
Is ketosis 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 /kiˈtəʊsɪs/ (kee-TOH-sis).