How to pronounce rhabdomyolysis
Say it like rab-doh-my-AH-luh-sis. Rhabdomyolysis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AH).
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- rab
- doh
- my
- AH
- luh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhabdomyolysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rhabdomyolysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rab-doh-my-OL-ih-sis.
What does rhabdomyolysis mean?
- The rapid disintegration of striated muscle tissue accompanied by the excretion of myoglobin in the urine.
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Questions about saying rhabdomyolysis
How do you pronounce rhabdomyolysis?
Say rab-doh-my-AH-luh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌræbdoʊmaɪˈɑləsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌræbdəʊmaɪˈɒlɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhabdomyolysis?
Rhabdomyolysis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AH). Broken into parts: rab · doh · my · AH · luh · sis.
Is rhabdomyolysis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌræbdəʊmaɪˈɒlɪsɪs/ (rab-doh-my-OL-ih-sis).