How to pronounce somatoschisis
Say it like soh-muh-tuh-SKIS-is. Somatoschisis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKIS).
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- soh
- muh
- tuh
- SKIS
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somatoschisis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of somatoschisis
- 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: soh-muh-tuh-SKIS-is.
What does somatoschisis mean?
- A congenital fissure of the body wall or trunk.
Words that rhyme with somatoschisis
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Questions about saying somatoschisis
How do you pronounce somatoschisis?
Say soh-muh-tuh-SKIS-is. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊmətəˈskɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊmətəˈskɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somatoschisis?
Somatoschisis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKIS). Broken into parts: soh · muh · tuh · SKIS · is.
Is somatoschisis 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 /ˌsəʊmətəˈskɪsɪs/ (soh-muh-tuh-SKIS-is).