How to pronounce ascites
Say it like uh-SY-teez. Ascites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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US American/əˈsaɪtiz/uh-SY-teez
UK British/əˈsaɪtiz/uh-SY-teez
- uh
- SY
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascites pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ascites
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SY-teez.
What does ascites mean?
noun
- An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease.
Questions about saying ascites
How do you pronounce ascites?
Say uh-SY-teez. The American pronunciation is /əˈsaɪtiz/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascites?
Ascites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: uh · SY · teez.
Is ascites pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈsaɪtiz/ (uh-SY-teez).