To pronounce "atherosclerosis", say ATH-er-oscl-er-os-is — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
atherosclerosis
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ATH-er-oscl-er-os-is
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"atherosclerosis" has 6 syllables: ath-er-oscl-er-os-is. It rhymes with apotheosis and symbiosis, if that helps it stick.
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"Atherosclerosis" has 6 syllables: ath · er · oscl · er · os · is.
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