How to pronounce necrosis
Say it like neh-KROH-sis. Necrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH).
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- neh
- KROH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrosis 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.
- KROHSay 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 necrosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nuh-KROH-sis.
What does necrosis mean?
- The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.“Usually gangrene will follow necrosis unless the dead tissue is resected.”
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Words that rhyme with necrosis
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Questions about saying necrosis
How do you pronounce necrosis?
Say neh-KROH-sis. The American pronunciation is /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/. In British English it is /nəˈkrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrosis?
Necrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH). Broken into parts: neh · KROH · sis.
Is necrosis 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 /nəˈkrəʊsɪs/ (nuh-KROH-sis).