How to pronounce rotoscoliosis
Say it like roh-toh-skoh-lee-OH-sis. Rotoscoliosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH).
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- roh
- toh
- skoh
- lee
- OH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotoscoliosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- skohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay 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 rotoscoliosis
- 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: roh-toh-skoh-lee-OH-sis.
What does rotoscoliosis mean?
- A complex spinal deformity characterized by both lateral curvature (scoliosis) and rotation of the vertebrae.
Where does rotoscoliosis come from?
From roto- + scoliosis.
Words that rhyme with rotoscoliosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rotoscoliosis.
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Questions about saying rotoscoliosis
How do you pronounce rotoscoliosis?
Say roh-toh-skoh-lee-OH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌroʊtoʊˌskoʊliˈoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌrəʊtəʊˌskəʊliˈəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotoscoliosis?
Rotoscoliosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH). Broken into parts: roh · toh · skoh · lee · OH · sis.
Is rotoscoliosis 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 /ˌrəʊtəʊˌskəʊliˈəʊsɪs/ (roh-toh-skoh-lee-OH-sis).