How to pronounce erethism
Say it like ER-ih-thih-zum. Erethism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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US American/ˈɛrɪθɪzəm/ER-ih-thih-zum
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- ER
- ih
- thih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erethism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does erethism mean?
noun
- Abnormal excitement of a bodily organ or tissue.
- Any unusual or morbid overexcitement.
- A neurological disorder arising from mercury poisoning, leading to irritability, depression, etc.
Questions about saying erethism
How do you pronounce erethism?
Say ER-ih-thih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrɪθɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erethism?
Erethism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ih · thih · zum.