How to Pronounce Thrombosis

To pronounce "thrombosis", say THROMB-os-is — 3 syllables, IPA /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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10

Letters

/θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thrombosis”

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

What does thrombosis mean?

noun

  1. The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

Words that rhyme with thrombosis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apotheosissymbiosisprognosissclerosisneurosispsychosisosmosisdiagnosisnecrosisacidosisarteriosclerosisactinomycosis

Related words

venousveinclotstrokethrombusblood-clotclottingcoagulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrombosis"?▾

"Thrombosis" has 3 syllables: thromb · os · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "thrombosis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thrombosis" is /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/.

What does "thrombosis" mean?▾

Thrombosis: The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

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