How to pronounce diuresis
Say it like dy-yuh-REE-sis. Diuresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- dy
- yuh
- REE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diuresis 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- 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 diuresis
American and British speakers say diuresis in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪjʊˈrisɪs/ in the US and /ˌdaɪjʊˈriːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-yuh-REE-sis.
What does diuresis mean?
- Excessive production of urine; polyuria.
- (more often) The physiologic process that produces such an increase.
- (most often) The administration of medications to encourage that process.
Words that rhyme with diuresis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diuresis.
Questions about saying diuresis
How do you pronounce diuresis?
Say dy-yuh-REE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪjʊˈrisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪjʊˈriːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diuresis?
Diuresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: dy · yuh · REE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say diuresis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪjʊˈrisɪs/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪjʊˈriːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.