How to pronounce eczema
Say it like EK-suh-muh. Eczema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- suh
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eczema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eczema
American and British speakers say eczema in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksəmə/ in the US and /ˈɛksɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-sih-muh.
What does eczema mean?
- Synonym of atopic dermatitis.
- Synonym of dermatitis.
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Questions about saying eczema
How do you pronounce eczema?
Say EK-suh-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksəmə/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eczema?
Eczema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · suh · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say eczema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksəmə/ and the British form is /ˈɛksɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.