How to Pronounce Chlorosis

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

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Letters

CHLOR-os-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “chlorosis”

"chlorosis" has 3 syllables: chlor-os-is. It rhymes with sorosis and porosis, if that helps it stick.

What does chlorosis mean?

noun

  1. An anaemia, due to deficiency of iron, characterized by a yellow-green colouration of the skin; greensickness.
  2. A yellowing of plant tissue due to loss or absence of chlorophyll.

Words that rhyme with chlorosis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sorosisporosis

Related words

greensicknessgreen-sicknesschloroanaemiachloremiaxanthochroiachloraemiaxanthosisxanthemia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chlorosis"?▾

"Chlorosis" has 3 syllables: chlor · os · is.

What does "chlorosis" mean?▾

Chlorosis: An anaemia, due to deficiency of iron, characterized by a yellow-green colouration of the skin; greensickness.

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