How to pronounce scoliorachitis
Say it like skoh-lee-oh-ruh-KY-tis. Scoliorachitis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KY).
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- skoh
- lee
- oh
- ruh
- KY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoliorachitis 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scoliorachitis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: skoh-lee-oh-ruh-KY-tis.
What does scoliorachitis mean?
- A spinal deformity caused by rachitis (rickets), characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine (scoliosis).
Where does scoliorachitis come from?
From scolio- + rachitis.
Words that rhyme with scoliorachitis
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Questions about saying scoliorachitis
How do you pronounce scoliorachitis?
Say skoh-lee-oh-ruh-KY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌskoʊlioʊrəˈkaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌskəʊliəʊrəˈkaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoliorachitis?
Scoliorachitis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KY). Broken into parts: skoh · lee · oh · ruh · KY · tis.
Is scoliorachitis 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 /ˌskəʊliəʊrəˈkaɪtɪs/ (skoh-lee-oh-ruh-KY-tis).