How to pronounce restenosis
Say it like ree-stih-NOH-sis. Restenosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- ree
- stih
- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restenosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHSay 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 restenosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-stih-NOH-sis.
What does restenosis mean?
- The recurrence of stenosis, especially that of an artery.
Where does restenosis come from?
From re- + stenosis.
Words that rhyme with restenosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restenosis.
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Questions about saying restenosis
How do you pronounce restenosis?
Say ree-stih-NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌristɪˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌriːstɪˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restenosis?
Restenosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: ree · stih · NOH · sis.
Is restenosis 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 /ˌriːstɪˈnəʊsɪs/ (ree-stih-NOH-sis).