How to pronounce spondylosis
Say it like spon-dih-LOH-sis. Spondylosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- spon
- dih
- LOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spondylosis 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.
- 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 spondylosis
- 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-sis.
What does spondylosis mean?
- A degenerative disease in which the vertebral joints of the spine become stiff and then fused.
Where does spondylosis come from?
From spondyl- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with spondylosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spondylosis.
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Questions about saying spondylosis
How do you pronounce spondylosis?
Say spon-dih-LOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌspɑndɪˈloʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌspɒndɪˈləʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spondylosis?
Spondylosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: spon · dih · LOH · sis.
Is spondylosis 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 /ˌspɒndɪˈləʊsɪs/ (spon-dih-LOH-sis).