How to pronounce sclerosis
Say it like skluh-ROH-sus. Sclerosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- skluh
- ROH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sclerosis 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sclerosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skluh-ROH-sis.
What does sclerosis mean?
- The abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery; the appearance of hardenings, indurations, lesions, nodules.
- Inability to create change or excessive resistance to change.
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Questions about saying sclerosis
How do you pronounce sclerosis?
Say skluh-ROH-sus. The American pronunciation is /skləˈroʊsəs/. In British English it is /skləˈrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sclerosis?
Sclerosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: skluh · ROH · sus.
Is sclerosis 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 /skləˈrəʊsɪs/ (skluh-ROH-sis).