How to Pronounce Byssinosis

To pronounce "byssinosis", say BYSSIN-os-is — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BYSSIN-os-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “byssinosis”

"byssinosis" has 3 syllables: byssin-os-is.

What does byssinosis mean?

noun

  1. A lung disease, caused by exposure to cotton dust in inadequately ventilated working environments.

Synonyms

Monday feverbrown lungbrown lung disease

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "byssinosis"?▾

"Byssinosis" has 3 syllables: byssin · os · is.

What does "byssinosis" mean?▾

Byssinosis: A lung disease, caused by exposure to cotton dust in inadequately ventilated working environments.

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