How to pronounce aneurysm
Say it like AN-yuu-riz-um. Aneurysm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- yuu
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aneurysm 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.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- rizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aneurysm
American and British speakers say aneurysm in essentially the same way: /ˈænjʊˌrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈænjʊrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-yuu-rih-zum.
What does aneurysm mean?
- An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.
Questions about saying aneurysm
How do you pronounce aneurysm?
Say AN-yuu-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈænjʊˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈænjʊrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aneurysm?
Aneurysm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · yuu · riz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say aneurysm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænjʊˌrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈænjʊrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.