How to pronounce otomycosis
Say it like oh-toh-mih-KOH-sis. Otomycosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH).
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- oh
- toh
- mih
- KOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otomycosis 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOHSay 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 otomycosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-toh-mih-KOH-sis.
What does otomycosis mean?
- a fungal infection in the outer canal of the ear
Where does otomycosis come from?
From oto- + mycosis.
Words that rhyme with otomycosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of otomycosis.
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Questions about saying otomycosis
How do you pronounce otomycosis?
Say oh-toh-mih-KOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊtoʊmɪˈkoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌəʊtəʊmɪˈkəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otomycosis?
Otomycosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH). Broken into parts: oh · toh · mih · KOH · sis.
Is otomycosis 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 /ˌəʊtəʊmɪˈkəʊsɪs/ (oh-toh-mih-KOH-sis).