How to pronounce dyscrasia
Say it like dih-SKRAY-zee-uh. Dyscrasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRAY).
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- dih
- SKRAY
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dyscrasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dyscrasia
American and British speakers say dyscrasia in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskreɪziə/ in the US and /dɪˈskreɪziə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKRAY-zee-uh.
What does dyscrasia mean?
- Imbalance of the four bodily humors (blood, black and yellow bile, phlegm) that was thought to cause disease.
- Any bodily disorder, especially regarding the blood.
Words that rhyme with dyscrasia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dyscrasia.
Questions about saying dyscrasia
How do you pronounce dyscrasia?
Say dih-SKRAY-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskreɪziə/. In British English it is /dɪˈskreɪziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dyscrasia?
Dyscrasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRAY). Broken into parts: dih · SKRAY · zee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dyscrasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskreɪziə/ and the British form is /dɪˈskreɪziə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.