How to pronounce stenosis
Say it like stuh-NOH-sis. Stenosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stenosis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- stuh
- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stenosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay 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 stenosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: stih-NOH-sis.
What does stenosis mean?
- An abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ.
- A reduction in either mental or physical capacity.
Words that rhyme with stenosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stenosis.
- tuberculosis
- apoptosis
- osteoporosis
- necrosis
- thrombosis
- osmosis
- atherosclerosis
- endometriosis
- symbiosis
- scoliosis
Questions about saying stenosis
How do you pronounce stenosis?
Say stuh-NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /stəˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /stɪˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stenosis?
Stenosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: stuh · NOH · sis.
Is stenosis 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 /stɪˈnəʊsɪs/ (stih-NOH-sis).