How to pronounce sclerosed
Say it like skluh-ROHST. Sclerosed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHST).
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- skluh
- ROHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sclerosed 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.
- ROHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sclerosed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skluh-ROHST.
What does sclerosed mean?
- Hardened by sclerosis.
- Hardened; fixed; inflexible; tough.
- lignified
Where does sclerosed come from?
Back-formation from sclerosis.
Words that rhyme with sclerosed
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Questions about saying sclerosed
How do you pronounce sclerosed?
Say skluh-ROHST. The American pronunciation is /skləˈroʊst/. In British English it is /skləˈrəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sclerosed?
Sclerosed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHST). Broken into parts: skluh · ROHST.
Is sclerosed 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 /skləˈrəʊst/ (skluh-ROHST).