How to pronounce vasoconstriction
Say it like vay-zoh-kun-STRIK-shun. Vasoconstriction has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STRIK).
- vay
- zoh
- kun
- STRIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vasoconstriction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vasoconstriction
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vay-zoh-kun-STRIK-shun.
What does vasoconstriction mean?
- Constriction or narrowing of a blood vessel.
Where does vasoconstriction come from?
From vaso- + constriction.
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Questions about saying vasoconstriction
How do you pronounce vasoconstriction?
Say vay-zoh-kun-STRIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌveɪzoʊkənˈstrɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌveɪzəʊkənˈstrɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vasoconstriction?
Vasoconstriction has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STRIK). Broken into parts: vay · zoh · kun · STRIK · shun.
Is vasoconstriction 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 /ˌveɪzəʊkənˈstrɪkʃən/ (vay-zoh-kun-STRIK-shun).