How to pronounce acariasis
Say it like ak-uh-RY-uh-sis. Acariasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- ak
- uh
- RY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acariasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acariasis
American and British speakers say acariasis in essentially the same way: /ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/ in the US and /ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-RY-uh-sis.
What does acariasis mean?
- An infestation with, or disease caused by mites or ticks.
Where does acariasis come from?
Circa 19th century, from acar- + -iasis.
Questions about saying acariasis
How do you pronounce acariasis?
Say ak-uh-RY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acariasis?
Acariasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: ak · uh · RY · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say acariasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌækəˈraɪəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.