How to pronounce dysmenorrheic
Say it like dis-men-uh-REE-ik. Dysmenorrheic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE).
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- dis
- men
- uh
- REE
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysmenorrheic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dysmenorrheic
American and British speakers say dysmenorrheic in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsmɛnəˈriɪk/ in the US and /ˌdɪsmɛnəˈriːɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-men-uh-REE-ik.
What does dysmenorrheic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or experiencing dysmenorrhea.
Where does dysmenorrheic come from?
From dysmenorrhea + -ic.
Words that rhyme with dysmenorrheic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dysmenorrheic.
Questions about saying dysmenorrheic
How do you pronounce dysmenorrheic?
Say dis-men-uh-REE-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsmɛnəˈriɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsmɛnəˈriːɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysmenorrheic?
Dysmenorrheic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE). Broken into parts: dis · men · uh · REE · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say dysmenorrheic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsmɛnəˈriɪk/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsmɛnəˈriːɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.