How to pronounce sclerose
Say it like skluh-ROHS. Sclerose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHS).
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- skluh
- ROHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sclerose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sclerose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skluh-ROHS.
What does sclerose mean?
- To harden.
- To undergo sclerosis.
Where does sclerose come from?
Back-formation from sclerosed (adjective), which was back-formed from sclerosis.
Words that rhyme with sclerose
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Questions about saying sclerose
How do you pronounce sclerose?
Say skluh-ROHS. The American pronunciation is /skləˈroʊs/. In British English it is /skləˈrəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sclerose?
Sclerose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHS). Broken into parts: skluh · ROHS.
Is sclerose 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 /skləˈrəʊs/ (skluh-ROHS).