How to pronounce ptosis
Say it like TOH-sis. Ptosis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ptosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 ptosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-sis.
What does ptosis mean?
- The prolapse of a bodily organ, especially drooping of the eyelid or the breasts.
Words that rhyme with ptosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ptosis.
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Questions about saying ptosis
How do you pronounce ptosis?
Say TOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ptosis?
Ptosis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · sis.
Is ptosis 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 /ˈtəʊsɪs/ (TOH-sis).