How to pronounce thrombosis
Say it like throm-BOH-sis. Thrombosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- throm
- BOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thrombosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thromKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BOHSay 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 thrombosis
- 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: throm-BOH-sis.
What does thrombosis mean?
- The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.
Words that rhyme with thrombosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thrombosis.
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Questions about saying thrombosis
How do you pronounce thrombosis?
Say throm-BOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /θrɑmˈboʊsɪs/. In British English it is /θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thrombosis?
Thrombosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: throm · BOH · sis.
Is thrombosis 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 /θrɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ (throm-BOH-sis).