How to pronounce mesothelioma
Say it like mes-uh-thee-lee-OH-muh. Mesothelioma has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH).
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- mes
- uh
- thee
- lee
- OH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesothelioma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of mesothelioma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mes-uh-thee-lee-OH-muh.
What does mesothelioma mean?
- An uncommon malignant tumor of the mesothelium, usually of the lungs after exposure to asbestos.
Where does mesothelioma come from?
From mesothelium + -oma.
Words that rhyme with mesothelioma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mesothelioma.
Questions about saying mesothelioma
How do you pronounce mesothelioma?
Say mes-uh-thee-lee-OH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛsəˌθiliˈoʊmə/. In British English it is /ˌmɛsəˌθiːliˈəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH). Broken into parts: mes · uh · thee · lee · OH · muh.
Is mesothelioma 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 /ˌmɛsəˌθiːliˈəʊmə/ (mes-uh-thee-lee-OH-muh).