How to pronounce kyphosis
Say it like ky-FOH-sis. Kyphosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- ky
- FOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kyphosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- FOHSay 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 kyphosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ky-FOH-sis.
What does kyphosis mean?
- The normal convex curvature of the spine in the thoracic and sacral regions.
- An abnormal convex curvature of the spine in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine.
Words that rhyme with kyphosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kyphosis.
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Questions about saying kyphosis
How do you pronounce kyphosis?
Say ky-FOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /kaɪˈfoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /kaɪˈfəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kyphosis?
Kyphosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: ky · FOH · sis.
Is kyphosis 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 /kaɪˈfəʊsɪs/ (ky-FOH-sis).