How to pronounce aneurism
Say it like AN-yuh-rih-zum. Aneurism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- yuh
- rih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aneurism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aneurism
American and British speakers say aneurism in essentially the same way: /ˈænjərɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈænjʊrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-yuu-rih-zum.
What does aneurism mean?
- Dated spelling of aneurysm.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying aneurism
How do you pronounce aneurism?
Say AN-yuh-rih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈænjərɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈænjʊrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aneurism?
Aneurism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · yuh · rih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say aneurism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænjərɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈænjʊrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.