How to pronounce cryptaesthesia
Say it like KRIP-tus-thee-zhuh. Cryptaesthesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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- KRIP
- tus
- thee
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptaesthesia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cryptaesthesia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: KRIP-tus-thee-zee-uh.
What does cryptaesthesia mean?
- Extrasensory perception.
- The reappearance of prior perceptions not stored in episodic memory as if they were a new experience; contrast cryptomnesia.
Where does cryptaesthesia come from?
From crypt- + -aesthesia.
Questions about saying cryptaesthesia
How do you pronounce cryptaesthesia?
Say KRIP-tus-thee-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪptəsˌθiʒə/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪptəsˌθiːziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptaesthesia?
Cryptaesthesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · tus · thee · zhuh.
Is cryptaesthesia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˈkrɪptəsˌθiːziə/ (KRIP-tus-thee-zee-uh).