How to pronounce lepromatous
Say it like leh-PROH-muh-dus. Lepromatous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- leh
- PROH
- muh
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lepromatous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lepromatous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: leh-PROH-muh-tus.
What does lepromatous mean?
- Synonym of lepromatoid: Of or relating to leprous lesions (lepromas) or lepromatic leprosy.
Where does lepromatous come from?
From leproma + -ous, q.v.
Questions about saying lepromatous
How do you pronounce lepromatous?
Say leh-PROH-muh-dus. The American pronunciation is /lɛˈproʊmədəs/. In British English it is /lɛˈprəʊmətəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lepromatous?
Lepromatous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: leh · PROH · muh · dus.
Is lepromatous 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 /lɛˈprəʊmətəs/ (leh-PROH-muh-tus).