How to pronounce erysipelas
Say it like er-uh-SIP-uh-lus. Erysipelas has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIP).
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- er
- uh
- SIP
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erysipelas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of erysipelas
American and British speakers say erysipelas in essentially the same way: /ˌɛrəˈsɪpələs/ in the US and /ˌɛrɪˈsɪpɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: er-ih-SIP-ih-lus.
What does erysipelas mean?
- An acute, sometimes recurrent febrile disease caused by infection of a hemolytic streptococcus, associated with intense edematous local inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, and marked by large raised red patches on the skin.
Questions about saying erysipelas
How do you pronounce erysipelas?
Say er-uh-SIP-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrəˈsɪpələs/. In British English it is /ˌɛrɪˈsɪpɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erysipelas?
Erysipelas has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIP). Broken into parts: er · uh · SIP · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say erysipelas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛrəˈsɪpələs/ and the British form is /ˌɛrɪˈsɪpɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.