How to pronounce viscus
Say it like VIS-kus. Viscus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
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- VIS
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viscus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viscus
American and British speakers say viscus in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪskəs/ in the US and /ˈvɪskəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-kus.
What does viscus mean?
- One of the organs, as the brain, heart, or stomach, in the great cavities of the body of an animal; especially used in the plural, and applied to the organs contained in the abdomen.
- The intestines.
Where does viscus come from?
From Latin vīscus (“any internal organ of the body”).
Words that rhyme with viscus
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Words that sound like viscus
Questions about saying viscus
How do you pronounce viscus?
Say VIS-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪskəs/. In British English it is /ˈvɪskəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viscus?
Viscus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say viscus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪskəs/ and the British form is /ˈvɪskəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as viscus?
Viscus sounds the same as viscous in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.