How to pronounce trichinosis
Say it like trih-kuh-NOH-sis. Trichinosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- trih
- kuh
- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trichinosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 trichinosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: trih-kuh-NOH-sis.
What does trichinosis mean?
- A disease characterized by headache, chills, fever, and soreness of muscles, caused by the presence of nematodes of genus Trichinella in the intestines and muscular tissues.
Where does trichinosis come from?
From New Latin trichinōsis.
Words that rhyme with trichinosis
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Questions about saying trichinosis
How do you pronounce trichinosis?
Say trih-kuh-NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /trɪkəˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /trɪkəˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trichinosis?
Trichinosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: trih · kuh · NOH · sis.
Is trichinosis 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 /trɪkəˈnəʊsɪs/ (trih-kuh-NOH-sis).