How to pronounce koilocytosis
Say it like koy-luh-sy-TOH-sis. Koilocytosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOH).
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- koy
- luh
- sy
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koilocytosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- koyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 koilocytosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koy-luh-sy-TOH-sis.
What does koilocytosis mean?
- The presence of koilocytes usually in the anogenital region or the uterine cervix.
Where does koilocytosis come from?
From koilocyte + -osis = koilo- + -cyte + -osis.
Words that rhyme with koilocytosis
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Questions about saying koilocytosis
How do you pronounce koilocytosis?
Say koy-luh-sy-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔɪləsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌkɔɪləsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koilocytosis?
Koilocytosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOH). Broken into parts: koy · luh · sy · TOH · sis.
Is koilocytosis 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 /ˌkɔɪləsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ (koy-luh-sy-TOH-sis).