How to pronounce dialysis
Say it like dy-AL-uh-sus. Dialysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL).
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- dy
- AL
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dialysis
American and British speakers say dialysis in essentially the same way: /daɪˈæləsəs/ in the US and /daɪˈæləsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-AL-uh-sus.
What does dialysis mean?
- A method of separating molecules or particles of different sizes by differential diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.
- The use of this method for the removal of waste products from the blood in the case of kidney failure: hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
- The spelling out of alternatives, or presenting of either-or arguments that lead to a conclusion.
Words that rhyme with dialysis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dialysis.
Questions about saying dialysis
How do you pronounce dialysis?
Say dy-AL-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈæləsəs/. In British English it is /daɪˈæləsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialysis?
Dialysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AL). Broken into parts: dy · AL · uh · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say dialysis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈæləsəs/ and the British form is /daɪˈæləsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.