How to pronounce osteoporosis
Say it like aw-stee-op-uh-ROH-sis. Osteoporosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROH).
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- aw
- stee
- op
- uh
- ROH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osteoporosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- opGive 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.
- ROHSay 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 osteoporosis
- 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: os-tee-op-uh-ROH-sis.
What does osteoporosis mean?
- A disease, occurring especially in women following menopause, in which the bones become extremely porous and are subject to fracture.
Words that rhyme with osteoporosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of osteoporosis.
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Questions about saying osteoporosis
How do you pronounce osteoporosis?
Say aw-stee-op-uh-ROH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔstiˌɑpəˈroʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɒstiˌɒpəˈrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROH). Broken into parts: aw · stee · op · uh · ROH · sis.
Is osteoporosis 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 /ˌɒstiˌɒpəˈrəʊsɪs/ (os-tee-op-uh-ROH-sis).