How to pronounce legionellosis
Say it like lee-juh-neh-LOH-sis. Legionellosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOH).
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- lee
- juh
- neh
- LOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legionellosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LOHSay 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 legionellosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lee-juh-neh-LOH-sis.
What does legionellosis mean?
- Any disease caused by Legionella bacteria, such as Legionnaires' disease or Pontiac fever.
Where does legionellosis come from?
From taxonomic name Legionella + -osis.
Words that rhyme with legionellosis
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Questions about saying legionellosis
How do you pronounce legionellosis?
Say lee-juh-neh-LOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌlidʒənɛˈloʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌliːdʒənɛˈləʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legionellosis?
Legionellosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOH). Broken into parts: lee · juh · neh · LOH · sis.
Is legionellosis 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 /ˌliːdʒənɛˈləʊsɪs/ (lee-juh-neh-LOH-sis).