How to pronounce narcosis
Say it like nar-KOH-sis. Narcosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- nar
- KOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- narKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 narcosis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nah-KOH-sis.
What does narcosis mean?
- Unconsciousness caused by a drug, anaesthetic or other chemical substance.
Words that rhyme with narcosis
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Questions about saying narcosis
How do you pronounce narcosis?
Say nar-KOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /nɑrˈkoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /nɑːˈkəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcosis?
Narcosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: nar · KOH · sis.
Is narcosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɑːˈkəʊsɪs/ (nah-KOH-sis).