How to Pronounce "osteoporosis"
word
aw-stee-ah-pur-OH-sis
os-tih-op-OR-oh-sis
Definition
Osteoporosis is a medical condition where bones become weak and brittle, making them more likely to break. It often develops slowly and is common in older people, especially women.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɔstiˌɑpɝˈoʊsɪs
British English
ˌɒstɪˌɒpɔːɹˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aw-stee-ah-pur-OH-sis
UK
os-tih-op-OR-oh-sis
Listen in Context
Osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile and break easily.
Many elderly people are at risk for osteoporosis.
Calcium is important to help prevent osteoporosis.
After her diagnosis, she started reading everything she could about osteoporosis.