How to pronounce pneumoconiosis
Say it like noo-moh-koh-nee-OH-sus. Pneumoconiosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH).
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- noo
- moh
- koh
- nee
- OH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pneumoconiosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pneumoconiosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nyoo-moh-koh-nee-OH-sis.
What does pneumoconiosis mean?
- A disease of the lungs caused by inhalation of particulate matter.
Where does pneumoconiosis come from?
Alteration of pneumonoconiosis, after pneumo- (“lung”).
Words that rhyme with pneumoconiosis
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Questions about saying pneumoconiosis
How do you pronounce pneumoconiosis?
Say noo-moh-koh-nee-OH-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌnumoʊkoʊniˈoʊsəs/. In British English it is /ˌnjuːməʊkəʊniˈəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pneumoconiosis?
Pneumoconiosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH). Broken into parts: noo · moh · koh · nee · OH · sus.
Is pneumoconiosis 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 /ˌnjuːməʊkəʊniˈəʊsɪs/ (nyoo-moh-koh-nee-OH-sis).