How to pronounce phimosis
Say it like fy-MOH-sis. Phimosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- fy
- MOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phimosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- MOHSay 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 phimosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fy-MOH-sis.
What does phimosis mean?
- A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.
Words that rhyme with phimosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phimosis.
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Questions about saying phimosis
How do you pronounce phimosis?
Say fy-MOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈmoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /faɪˈməʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phimosis?
Phimosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: fy · MOH · sis.
Is phimosis 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 /faɪˈməʊsɪs/ (fy-MOH-sis).