How to pronounce xanthosis
Say it like zan-THOH-sis. Xanthosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOH).
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- zan
- THOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THOHSay 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 xanthosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zan-THOH-sis.
What does xanthosis mean?
- A yellowish discolouration of tissues undergoing degeneration.
- Synonym of citrinitas.
Where does xanthosis come from?
From xanth- + -osis.
Words that rhyme with xanthosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xanthosis.
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Questions about saying xanthosis
How do you pronounce xanthosis?
Say zan-THOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /zænˈθoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /zænˈθəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthosis?
Xanthosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOH). Broken into parts: zan · THOH · sis.
Is xanthosis 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 /zænˈθəʊsɪs/ (zan-THOH-sis).