How to pronounce zoonosis
Say it like zoh-ON-uh-sis. Zoonosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- zoh
- ON
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoonosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zoonosis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-ON-uh-sis.
What does zoonosis mean?
- An animal disease, such as rabies or anthrax, that can be transmitted to humans.
Questions about saying zoonosis
How do you pronounce zoonosis?
Say zoh-ON-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈɑnəsɪs/. In British English it is /zəʊˈɒnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoonosis?
Zoonosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: zoh · ON · uh · sis.
Is zoonosis 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 /zəʊˈɒnəsɪs/ (zoh-ON-uh-sis).