How to pronounce synostosis
Say it like sin-o-STOH-sis. Synostosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOH).
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- sin
- o
- STOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synostosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- oKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- STOHSay 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 synostosis
- 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: sin-o-STOH-sis.
What does synostosis mean?
- The healthy fusion of adjacent bones by the growth of a bony material.“normal human cranial synostosis”
- The abnormal bony fusion of a joint.“Various synostoses are typical of Antley-Bixler syndrome.”
Where does synostosis come from?
From New Latin; by surface analysis, syn- + ost(eo)- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with synostosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of synostosis.
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Questions about saying synostosis
How do you pronounce synostosis?
Say sin-o-STOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnɑˈstoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnɒˈstəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synostosis?
Synostosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOH). Broken into parts: sin · o · STOH · sis.
Is synostosis 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 /ˌsɪnɒˈstəʊsɪs/ (sin-o-STOH-sis).