How to pronounce anaesthesia
Say it like an-us-THEE-zhuh. Anaesthesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- an
- us
- THEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaesthesia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anaesthesia
American and British speakers say anaesthesia in essentially the same way: /ˌænəsˈθiʒə/ in the US and /ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-is-THEE-zeer.
What does anaesthesia mean?
- Alternative spelling of anesthesia.
Where does anaesthesia come from?
From an- + -aesthesia.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with anaesthesia
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Questions about saying anaesthesia
How do you pronounce anaesthesia?
Say an-us-THEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəsˈθiʒə/. In British English it is /ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaesthesia?
Anaesthesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: an · us · THEE · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say anaesthesia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəsˈθiʒə/ and the British form is /ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.