How to pronounce nosocomial
Say it like nos-uh-KOH-mee-ul. Nosocomial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- nos
- uh
- KOH
- mee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosocomial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nosocomial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nos-oh-KOH-mee-ul.
What does nosocomial mean?
- Of an infection or its cause: arising from the environment of, or treatment in, a hospital.
- Of, relating to, or happening in a hospital.
Where does nosocomial come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin nosocomīum (“hospital, infirmary”) + English -al (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives).
Words that rhyme with nosocomial
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Questions about saying nosocomial
How do you pronounce nosocomial?
Say nos-uh-KOH-mee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑsəˈkoʊmiəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɒsəʊˈkəʊmiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nosocomial?
Nosocomial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: nos · uh · KOH · mee · ul.
Is nosocomial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌnɒsəʊˈkəʊmiəl/ (nos-oh-KOH-mee-ul).