How to pronounce spondylolisthesis
Say it like spon-dih-loh-lis-THEE-sis. Spondylolisthesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (THEE).
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- spon
- dih
- loh
- lis
- THEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spondylolisthesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sponGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spondylolisthesis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: spon-dih-loh-lis-THEE-sis.
What does spondylolisthesis mean?
- A forward displacement of a vertebra over a lower vertebra, due to a congenital defect or injury.
Words that rhyme with spondylolisthesis
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Questions about saying spondylolisthesis
How do you pronounce spondylolisthesis?
Say spon-dih-loh-lis-THEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌspɑndɪˌloʊlɪsˈθisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌspɒndɪˌləʊlɪsˈθiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (THEE). Broken into parts: spon · dih · loh · lis · THEE · sis.
Is spondylolisthesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌspɒndɪˌləʊlɪsˈθiːsɪs/ (spon-dih-loh-lis-THEE-sis).