How to pronounce pneumothorax
Say it like NYOO-moh-thor-aks. Pneumothorax has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO).
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- NYOO
- moh
- thor
- aks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pneumothorax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- thorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- aksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pneumothorax
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NYOO-moh-thor-aks.
What does pneumothorax mean?
- Presence of air inside the pleural cavity, usually caused by injury either to the lung or the chest wall.
Where does pneumothorax come from?
From pneumo- + thorax.
Questions about saying pneumothorax
How do you pronounce pneumothorax?
Say NYOO-moh-thor-aks. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjumoʊˌθɔræks/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːməʊˌθɔræks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pneumothorax?
Pneumothorax has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO). Broken into parts: NYOO · moh · thor · aks.
Is pneumothorax 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 /ˈnjuːməʊˌθɔræks/ (NYOO-moh-thor-aks).