How to pronounce nephrosis
Say it like nuh-FROH-sus. Nephrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROH).
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- nuh
- FROH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nephrosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nephrosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nuh-FROH-sus.
What does nephrosis mean?
- A non-inflammatory disease of the kidneys that is characterized by the leaking of blood protein into the urine, swelling or oedema, and degenerative lesions.
Where does nephrosis come from?
From nephro- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with nephrosis
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Questions about saying nephrosis
How do you pronounce nephrosis?
Say nuh-FROH-sus. The American pronunciation is /nəˈfroʊsəs/. In British English it is /nəˈfrəʊsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nephrosis?
Nephrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROH). Broken into parts: nuh · FROH · sus.
Is nephrosis 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 /nəˈfrəʊsəs/ (nuh-FROH-sus).