How to pronounce mycosis
Say it like my-KOH-sis. Mycosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- my
- KOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mycosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KOHSay 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 mycosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-KOH-sis.
What does mycosis mean?
- An infection caused by a fungus.
Where does mycosis come from?
From myc- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with mycosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mycosis.
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Questions about saying mycosis
How do you pronounce mycosis?
Say my-KOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈkoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /maɪˈkəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mycosis?
Mycosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: my · KOH · sis.
Is mycosis 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 /maɪˈkəʊsɪs/ (my-KOH-sis).