Pronunciation of 'Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis'
The word 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis' is pronounced as /ˌnjuːməˌnoʊˌʌltrəˌmaɪˌkrɒskəˌpɪkˌsɪlɪkoʊˌvɒlkəˌnoʊˌkoʊniˈoʊsɪs/ in English (en-US). It refers to a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silicate or quartz dust.
Word Origin
The word was coined in the 1930s as a deliberately long term, combining elements of Greek and Latin roots to describe a specific medical condition.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical term referring to a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica particles, often associated with volcanic activity or industrial processes.
Pronounced as 'NEW-muh-noh-UL-truh-MY-kro-SKOP-ik-SIL-i-koh-VOL-kay-noh-KOH-nee-OH-sis'. Break it down into syllables for easier pronunciation.