How to pronounce akathisia
Say it like ak-uh-THIS-ee-uh. Akathisia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THIS).
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- ak
- uh
- THIS
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Akathisia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of akathisia
American and British speakers say akathisia in essentially the same way: /ækəˈθɪsiə/ in the US and /ækəˈθɪsiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-THIS-ee-uh.
What does akathisia mean?
- A sensation of restlessness characterized by an inability to sit still/down or remain motionless/seated, arising from a subjective need or desire to move, often coinciding with the sensation of twitching of muscles, often as a side effect of psychiatric medications.
Questions about saying akathisia
How do you pronounce akathisia?
Say ak-uh-THIS-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ækəˈθɪsiə/. In British English it is /ækəˈθɪsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in akathisia?
Akathisia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THIS). Broken into parts: ak · uh · THIS · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say akathisia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækəˈθɪsiə/ and the British form is /ækəˈθɪsiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.