How to Pronounce "sclerosis"
word
skɫɝˈoʊsəs
skluh-ROH-sis
skləɹˈəʊsɪs
skluh-ROH-sis
Definition
A medical condition where tissues in the body become abnormally hard, often because of disease. It is commonly used in names of specific diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.
IPA Transcription
American English
skɫɝˈoʊsəs
British English
skləɹˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
skluh-ROH-sis
UK
skluh-ROH-sis
Listen in Context
Sclerosis can cause body tissues to become stiff and lose their function.
Doctors diagnosed her with multiple sclerosis.
Some diseases cause sclerosis in the brain or spine.
He started experiencing vision problems before his sclerosis was detected.