How to Pronounce Roseola
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Roseola Pronunciation
roh-zee-OH-lah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
roh
zee
OH
stress here
lah
4 syllables
What is Roseola?
A common viral illness in young children caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) or 7 (HHV-7), characterized by several days of high fever followed by the appearance of a pink rash as the fever breaks. Also called exanthem subitum or sixth disease, it is generally mild and resolves without treatment.
Questions About Roseola
How do you pronounce roseola?
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Roseola is pronounced roh-zee-OH-lah. Say it like you're saying "rose" (the flower), then add "zee-oh-lah" at the end. The stress falls on the third syllable, so you emphasize the "OH" part when you say it.
What is the stressed syllable in roseola?
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The stressed syllable is the third one: OH. A common mistake is stressing the first syllable and saying ROH-zee-oh-lah, but the correct way is to stress the middle: roh-zee-OH-lah.
How do you break roseola into syllables?
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Roseola breaks into four syllables: ro-se-o-la. When you pronounce it with the stress on the third syllable, it sounds like roh-zee-OH-lah.
What does the word roseola mean in plain English?
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Roseola is a medical term for a type of rash that appears on the skin. In everyday language, you might just say "rash," but roseola is the specific medical name doctors use to describe this particular kind.
Are there other names for roseola?
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Yes, roseola is also called exanthem subitum or sixth disease. These are less common names, but they mean the same thing. You'll hear doctors use these terms interchangeably when talking about the condition.
What is the word origin of roseola?
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The word roseola comes from the Latin word "roseus," which means "rose-colored" or "rosy." It was named this way because the rash that appears has a pink or rose-like color, which is why the word describes its appearance.
What other medical words share the same root as roseola?
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Words like roseolar and roseous share the same Latin root meaning "rose-colored." You might also hear exanthem used alone to describe other types of rashes, since exanthem subitum is one of roseola's alternative names.
Can you use roseola in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor explained that the pink rash was roseola, a common viral illness." You would use this word when speaking with a healthcare provider or reading medical information about this condition.