How to pronounce enthesis
Say it like in-THEE-sis. Enthesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
- in
- THEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enthesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THEESay 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 enthesis
American and British speakers say enthesis in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈθisɪs/ in the US and /ɪnˈθiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-THEE-sis.
What does enthesis mean?
- The insertion point at which a tendon, ligament, or muscle inserts into a bone.
Words that rhyme with enthesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enthesis.
Questions about saying enthesis
How do you pronounce enthesis?
Say in-THEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈθisɪs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈθiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enthesis?
Enthesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: in · THEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say enthesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈθisɪs/ and the British form is /ɪnˈθiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.