How to pronounce phakomatosis
Say it like fay-koh-muh-TOH-sis. Phakomatosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOH).
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- fay
- koh
- muh
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phakomatosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay 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 phakomatosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fay-koh-muh-TOH-sis.
What does phakomatosis mean?
- Any of a group of neurocutaneous disorders of the central nervous system causing lesions on the skin and eye.
Words that rhyme with phakomatosis
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Questions about saying phakomatosis
How do you pronounce phakomatosis?
Say fay-koh-muh-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌfeɪkoʊməˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌfeɪkəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phakomatosis?
Phakomatosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOH). Broken into parts: fay · koh · muh · TOH · sis.
Is phakomatosis 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 /ˌfeɪkəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/ (fay-koh-muh-TOH-sis).