How to pronounce ochronosis
Say it like oh-kruh-NOH-sis. Ochronosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- oh
- kruh
- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ochronosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay 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 ochronosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-kroh-NOH-sis.
What does ochronosis mean?
- Abnormal brown pigmentation of tissue (especially cartilage and ligaments), specifically that resulting from the accumulation of a melanin-like pigment derived from homogentisic acid in the metabolic disorder alkaptonuria.
Words that rhyme with ochronosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ochronosis.
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Questions about saying ochronosis
How do you pronounce ochronosis?
Say oh-kruh-NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊkrəˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌəʊkrəʊˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ochronosis?
Ochronosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: oh · kruh · NOH · sis.
Is ochronosis 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 /ˌəʊkrəʊˈnəʊsɪs/ (oh-kroh-NOH-sis).