How to pronounce scoliokyphosis
Say it like skoh-lee-oh-ky-FOH-sis. Scoliokyphosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH).
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- skoh
- lee
- oh
- ky
- FOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoliokyphosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- FOHSay 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 scoliokyphosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skoh-lee-oh-ky-FOH-sis.
What does scoliokyphosis mean?
- An abnormal curvature of the spine in both a lateral (side-to-side) and a posterior (front-to-back) direction; a combination of scoliosis and kyphosis.
Where does scoliokyphosis come from?
From scolio- + kyphotic.
Words that rhyme with scoliokyphosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scoliokyphosis.
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Questions about saying scoliokyphosis
How do you pronounce scoliokyphosis?
Say skoh-lee-oh-ky-FOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌskoʊlioʊkaɪˈfoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌskəʊliəʊkaɪˈfəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoliokyphosis?
Scoliokyphosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH). Broken into parts: skoh · lee · oh · ky · FOH · sis.
Is scoliokyphosis 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 /ˌskəʊliəʊkaɪˈfəʊsɪs/ (skoh-lee-oh-ky-FOH-sis).