How to pronounce coryza
Say it like kuh-RY-zuh. Coryza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- kuh
- RY
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coryza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coryza
American and British speakers say coryza in essentially the same way: /kəˈraɪzə/ in the US and /kəˈraɪzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RY-zuh.
What does coryza mean?
- Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity, usually causing a running nose, nasal congestion and loss of smell.
- Rhinitis or rhinosinusitis; cold or coldlike illness; common cold.
Questions about saying coryza
How do you pronounce coryza?
Say kuh-RY-zuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈraɪzə/. In British English it is /kəˈraɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coryza?
Coryza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: kuh · RY · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say coryza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈraɪzə/ and the British form is /kəˈraɪzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.