How to pronounce opisthorchiasis
Say it like op-is-thor-KY-uh-sis. Opisthorchiasis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KY).
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- op
- is
- thor
- KY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opisthorchiasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 opisthorchiasis
- 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: op-is-thaw-KY-uh-sis.
What does opisthorchiasis mean?
- A parasitic disease caused by trematodes in the genus Opisthorchis.
Where does opisthorchiasis come from?
From translingual Opisthorchis + -iasis.
Words that rhyme with opisthorchiasis
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Questions about saying opisthorchiasis
How do you pronounce opisthorchiasis?
Say op-is-thor-KY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpɪsθɔrˈkaɪəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɒpɪsθɔːˈkaɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opisthorchiasis?
Opisthorchiasis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KY). Broken into parts: op · is · thor · KY · uh · sis.
Is opisthorchiasis 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 /ˌɒpɪsθɔːˈkaɪəsɪs/ (op-is-thaw-KY-uh-sis).