Pronunciation of 'Trichomoniasis'
The word 'Trichomoniasis' refers to a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. It is pronounced as /ˌtrɪkəˌmoʊˈnaɪəsɪs/ in American English.
Word Origin
The term originates from New Latin, combining 'trichomon-' (from the genus name Trichomonas) and '-iasis' (a suffix used in medical terminology to denote a pathological condition).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.
Pronounced as 'TRIH-koh-moh-NY-uh-sis'. 'Trih' as in 'trick', 'koh' as in 'co', 'moh' as in 'mo', 'ny' as in 'nigh', and 'uh-sis' as in 'assist'.