How to pronounce schwannoma
Say it like shwah-NOH-muh. Schwannoma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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US American/ʃwɑˈnoʊmə/shwah-NOH-muh
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- shwah
- NOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schwannoma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shwahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does schwannoma mean?
noun
- A benign nerve sheath tumor composed of Schwann cells.
Where does schwannoma come from?
From Schwann + -oma (from Schwann cell).
Words that rhyme with schwannoma
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Questions about saying schwannoma
How do you pronounce schwannoma?
Say shwah-NOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ʃwɑˈnoʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schwannoma?
Schwannoma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: shwah · NOH · muh.