How to pronounce pneumocystis
Say it like noo-MOH-sih-stis. Pneumocystis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- noo
- MOH
- sih
- stis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pneumocystis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pneumocystis
- 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-sih-stis.
What does pneumocystis mean?
- A parasitic fungal organism of the genus Pneumocystis, in humans specifically Pneumocystis jorevicii.
Where does pneumocystis come from?
Borrowed from translingual Pneumocystis.
Questions about saying pneumocystis
How do you pronounce pneumocystis?
Say noo-MOH-sih-stis. The American pronunciation is /nuˈmoʊsɪstɪs/. In British English it is /njuːˈməʊsɪstɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pneumocystis?
Pneumocystis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: noo · MOH · sih · stis.
Is pneumocystis 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 /njuːˈməʊsɪstɪs/ (nyoo-MOH-sih-stis).