How to pronounce tuberosity
Say it like tyoo-buh-ROS-ih-tee. Tuberosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS).
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- tyoo
- buh
- ROS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuberosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tuberosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tyoo-buh-ROS-ih-tee.
What does tuberosity mean?
- The condition of being tuberous
- A rounded protuberance, at the end of a bone, to which a muscle or tendon is attached.
Where does tuberosity come from?
From tuber + -osity.
Words that rhyme with tuberosity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tuberosity.
Questions about saying tuberosity
How do you pronounce tuberosity?
Say tyoo-buh-ROS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtjubəˈrɑsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌtjuːbəˈrɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuberosity?
Tuberosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS). Broken into parts: tyoo · buh · ROS · ih · tee.
Is tuberosity 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 /ˌtjuːbəˈrɒsɪti/ (tyoo-buh-ROS-ih-tee).