How to pronounce anuresis
Say it like an-yuh-REE-sis. Anuresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- an
- yuh
- REE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anuresis 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anuresis
American and British speakers say anuresis in essentially the same way: /ˌænjəˈrisɪs/ in the US and /ˌænjʊˈriːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-yuu-REE-sis.
What does anuresis mean?
- The inability to urinate; the retention of urine in the bladder.
Where does anuresis come from?
From an- + -uresis.
Words that rhyme with anuresis
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Questions about saying anuresis
How do you pronounce anuresis?
Say an-yuh-REE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌænjəˈrisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌænjʊˈriːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anuresis?
Anuresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: an · yuh · REE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say anuresis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænjəˈrisɪs/ and the British form is /ˌænjʊˈriːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.