How to pronounce onchocerciasis
Say it like ong-kuh-sur-KY-uh-sis. Onchocerciasis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KY).
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- ong
- kuh
- sur
- KY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onchocerciasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- surKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of onchocerciasis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ong-kuh-sur-KY-uh-sis.
What does onchocerciasis mean?
- A disease caused by a worm of the genus Onchocerca, especially as transmitted to humans by flies and often causing blindness; common in tropical Africa.
Words that rhyme with onchocerciasis
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Questions about saying onchocerciasis
How do you pronounce onchocerciasis?
Say ong-kuh-sur-KY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɑŋkəsɝˈkaɪəsɪs/. In British English it is /ɒŋkəsɜːˈkaɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onchocerciasis?
Onchocerciasis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KY). Broken into parts: ong · kuh · sur · KY · uh · sis.
Is onchocerciasis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɒŋkəsɜːˈkaɪəsɪs/ (ong-kuh-sur-KY-uh-sis).