How to pronounce sialectasis
Say it like see-uh-LEK-tuh-sis. Sialectasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- see
- uh
- LEK
- tuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sialectasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sialectasis
American and British speakers say sialectasis in essentially the same way: /ˌsiəˈlɛktəsɪs/ in the US and /ˌsiːəˈlɛktəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: see-uh-LEK-tuh-sis.
What does sialectasis mean?
- Cystic dilation of the ducts of the salivary glands, from any of several causes (e.g., sialolithiasis, congenital conditions).
Where does sialectasis come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin combining forms, from sialo- + ectasis.
Questions about saying sialectasis
How do you pronounce sialectasis?
Say see-uh-LEK-tuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsiəˈlɛktəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsiːəˈlɛktəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sialectasis?
Sialectasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: see · uh · LEK · tuh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say sialectasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsiəˈlɛktəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌsiːəˈlɛktəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.