How to pronounce necrolysis
Say it like neh-KRAW-lih-sis. Necrolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAW).
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- neh
- KRAW
- lih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrolysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of necrolysis
American and British speakers say necrolysis in essentially the same way: /nɛˈkrɔlɪsɪs/ in the US and /nɛˈkrɔːlɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: neh-KRAW-lih-sis.
What does necrolysis mean?
- The disintegration and exfoliation of necrotic tissue.
Where does necrolysis come from?
From necro- + -lysis.
Questions about saying necrolysis
How do you pronounce necrolysis?
Say neh-KRAW-lih-sis. The American pronunciation is /nɛˈkrɔlɪsɪs/. In British English it is /nɛˈkrɔːlɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrolysis?
Necrolysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAW). Broken into parts: neh · KRAW · lih · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say necrolysis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛˈkrɔlɪsɪs/ and the British form is /nɛˈkrɔːlɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.