How to pronounce scoliosis
Say it like skoh-lee-OH-sis. Scoliosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- skoh
- lee
- OH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoliosis 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.
- OHSay 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 scoliosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skoh-lee-OH-sis.
What does scoliosis mean?
- The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
Words that rhyme with scoliosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scoliosis.
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Questions about saying scoliosis
How do you pronounce scoliosis?
Say skoh-lee-OH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌskoʊliˈoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌskəʊliˈəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoliosis?
Scoliosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: skoh · lee · OH · sis.
Is scoliosis 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 /ˌskəʊliˈəʊsɪs/ (skoh-lee-OH-sis).