How to pronounce neurofibromatosis
Say it like nuur-oh-fy-broh-muh-TOH-sis. Neurofibromatosis has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (TOH).
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- nuur
- oh
- fy
- broh
- muh
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurofibromatosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- brohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay 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 neurofibromatosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nuur-oh-fy-broh-muh-TOH-sis.
What does neurofibromatosis mean?
- A genetic disorder characterized by the presence of multiple neurofibromas under the skin.
Where does neurofibromatosis come from?
From neurofibroma + -osis.
Words that rhyme with neurofibromatosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neurofibromatosis.
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Questions about saying neurofibromatosis
How do you pronounce neurofibromatosis?
Say nuur-oh-fy-broh-muh-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌnʊroʊfaɪˌbroʊməˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌnʊrəʊfaɪˌbrəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurofibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (TOH). Broken into parts: nuur · oh · fy · broh · muh · TOH · sis.
Is neurofibromatosis 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 /ˌnʊrəʊfaɪˌbrəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/ (nuur-oh-fy-broh-muh-TOH-sis).