How to pronounce pseudodiverticulosis
Say it like soo-doh-dy-vur-tih-kyuh-LOH-sis. Pseudodiverticulosis has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (LOH).
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- soo
- doh
- dy
- vur
- tih
- kyuh
- LOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudodiverticulosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LOHSay 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 pseudodiverticulosis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-doh-dy-vur-tih-kyuh-LOH-sis.
What does pseudodiverticulosis mean?
- A condition characterized by the presence of pseudodiverticula (false diverticula that do not involve all layers of the intestinal wall), typically affecting the esophagus or colon.
Where does pseudodiverticulosis come from?
pseudo- + diverticulosis
Words that rhyme with pseudodiverticulosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pseudodiverticulosis.
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Questions about saying pseudodiverticulosis
How do you pronounce pseudodiverticulosis?
Say soo-doh-dy-vur-tih-kyuh-LOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudoʊdaɪˌvɝtɪkjʊˈloʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsuːdəʊdaɪˌvɜːtɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudodiverticulosis?
Pseudodiverticulosis has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (LOH). Broken into parts: soo · doh · dy · vur · tih · kyuh · LOH · sis.
Is pseudodiverticulosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsuːdəʊdaɪˌvɜːtɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs/ (soo-doh-dy-vur-tih-kyuh-LOH-sis).