How to pronounce poikilocytosis
Say it like poy-kuh-loh-sy-TOH-sis. Poikilocytosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TOH).
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- poy
- kuh
- loh
- sy
- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poikilocytosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- poyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 poikilocytosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poy-kuh-loh-sy-TOH-sis.
What does poikilocytosis mean?
- Presence in the blood of red blood cells with abnormal shape or an entirely different shape
Where does poikilocytosis come from?
From poikilo- + cytosis.
Words that rhyme with poikilocytosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poikilocytosis.
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Questions about saying poikilocytosis
How do you pronounce poikilocytosis?
Say poy-kuh-loh-sy-TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔɪkəloʊˌsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɔɪkələʊˌsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poikilocytosis?
Poikilocytosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TOH). Broken into parts: poy · kuh · loh · sy · TOH · sis.
Is poikilocytosis 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 /ˌpɔɪkələʊˌsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ (poy-kuh-loh-sy-TOH-sis).