How to pronounce ephidrosis
Say it like ef-ih-DROH-sis. Ephidrosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROH).
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- ef
- ih
- DROH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephidrosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- efGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ephidrosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ef-ih-DROH-sis.
What does ephidrosis mean?
- Morbid or excessive secretion of sweat; hyperhidrosis.
Words that rhyme with ephidrosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ephidrosis.
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Questions about saying ephidrosis
How do you pronounce ephidrosis?
Say ef-ih-DROH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛfɪˈdroʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɛfɪˈdrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephidrosis?
Ephidrosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROH). Broken into parts: ef · ih · DROH · sis.
Is ephidrosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɛfɪˈdrəʊsɪs/ (ef-ih-DROH-sis).