How to pronounce diaphoresis
Say it like dy-uh-fuh-REE-sis. Diaphoresis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE).
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- dy
- uh
- fuh
- REE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diaphoresis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep 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 diaphoresis
American and British speakers say diaphoresis in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪəfəˈrisɪs/ in the US and /ˌdaɪəfəˈriːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-uh-fuh-REE-sis.
What does diaphoresis mean?
- The formation and excretion of sweat.
- Excessive sweating; excessive perspiration (more than would be expected in response to a given stimulus; especially when profuse as a symptom of disease or a side effect of a drug).
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Words that rhyme with diaphoresis
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Questions about saying diaphoresis
How do you pronounce diaphoresis?
Say dy-uh-fuh-REE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəfəˈrisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəfəˈriːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diaphoresis?
Diaphoresis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE). Broken into parts: dy · uh · fuh · REE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say diaphoresis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪəfəˈrisɪs/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪəfəˈriːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.