How to pronounce shigellosis
Say it like shig-uh-LOH-sis. Shigellosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- shig
- uh
- LOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shigellosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay 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 shigellosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: shig-uh-LOH-sis.
What does shigellosis mean?
- A form of dysentery caused by intestinal infection with Shigella bacteria
Where does shigellosis come from?
From translingual Shigella + -osis; the former is from the name of Kiyoshi Shiga.
Words that rhyme with shigellosis
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Questions about saying shigellosis
How do you pronounce shigellosis?
Say shig-uh-LOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɪɡəˈloʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌʃɪɡəˈləʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shigellosis?
Shigellosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: shig · uh · LOH · sis.
Is shigellosis 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 /ˌʃɪɡəˈləʊsɪs/ (shig-uh-LOH-sis).