How to pronounce rhonchus
Say it like RONG-kus. Rhonchus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RONG).
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US American/ˈrɑŋkəs/RONG-kus
UK British/ˈrɒŋkəs/RONG-kus
- RONG
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhonchus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rhonchus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: RONG-kus.
What does rhonchus mean?
noun
- A dry rattling sound heard during breathing, due to deposits in the bronchial tubes.
Questions about saying rhonchus
How do you pronounce rhonchus?
Say RONG-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑŋkəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɒŋkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhonchus?
Rhonchus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RONG). Broken into parts: RONG · kus.
Is rhonchus 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 /ˈrɒŋkəs/ (RONG-kus).