How to pronounce psilosis
Say it like sy-LOH-sis. Psilosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- sy
- LOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psilosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 psilosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-LOH-sis.
What does psilosis mean?
- The sound change by which Greek lost the consonant sound /h/ during antiquity, h-dropping.
- Sprue, a disease of the small intestine.
Words that rhyme with psilosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psilosis.
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Questions about saying psilosis
How do you pronounce psilosis?
Say sy-LOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈloʊsɪs/. In British English it is /saɪˈləʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psilosis?
Psilosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: sy · LOH · sis.
Is psilosis 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 /saɪˈləʊsɪs/ (sy-LOH-sis).