How to pronounce dyscrasy
Say it like DIS-kruh-see. Dyscrasy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- kruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dyscrasy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dyscrasy
American and British speakers say dyscrasy in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪskrəsi/ in the US and /ˈdɪskrəsɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-kruh-sih.
What does dyscrasy mean?
- A bodily disorder; an imbalance of the humors
- Disharmony
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Questions about saying dyscrasy
How do you pronounce dyscrasy?
Say DIS-kruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪskrəsi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪskrəsɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dyscrasy?
Dyscrasy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · kruh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say dyscrasy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪskrəsi/ and the British form is /ˈdɪskrəsɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.