How to pronounce psittacosis
Say it like see-tuh-KOH-sis. Psittacosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- see
- tuh
- KOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psittacosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay 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 psittacosis
- 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: see-tuh-KOH-sis.
What does psittacosis mean?
- An infection by Chlamydia bacteria, caught from infected birds, and characterized by fever, pneumonia and headaches.
Where does psittacosis come from?
From Latin psittacus (“parrot”) + -osis.
Words that rhyme with psittacosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psittacosis.
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Questions about saying psittacosis
How do you pronounce psittacosis?
Say see-tuh-KOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsitəˈkoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsiːtəˈkəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psittacosis?
Psittacosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: see · tuh · KOH · sis.
Is psittacosis 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 /ˌsiːtəˈkəʊsɪs/ (see-tuh-KOH-sis).