How to Pronounce Necrosis

To pronounce "necrosis", say NECR-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

8

Letters

NECR-os-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “necrosis”

"necrosis" has 3 syllables: necr-os-is. It rhymes with apotheosis and symbiosis, if that helps it stick.

What does necrosis mean?

noun

  1. The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.

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Words that rhyme with necrosis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apotheosissymbiosisprognosissclerosisneurosispsychosisosmosisdiagnosisthrombosisacidosisarteriosclerosisactinomycosis

Related words

infectiousinfectivehepatocyterhinotracheitisdeathalphadefectnone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "necrosis"?▾

"Necrosis" has 3 syllables: necr · os · is.

What does "necrosis" mean?▾

Necrosis: The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.

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