How to pronounce erythema
Say it like er-ih-THEE-muh. Erythema has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- er
- ih
- THEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erythema 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.
- ihKeep 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of erythema
American and British speakers say erythema in essentially the same way: /ˌɛrɪˈθimə/ in the US and /ˌɛrɪˈθiːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: er-ih-THEE-muh.
What does erythema mean?
- Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.
- Skin redness from sunburn or chemical irritation
Words that rhyme with erythema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erythema.
Questions about saying erythema
How do you pronounce erythema?
Say er-ih-THEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrɪˈθimə/. In British English it is /ˌɛrɪˈθiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erythema?
Erythema has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: er · ih · THEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say erythema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛrɪˈθimə/ and the British form is /ˌɛrɪˈθiːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.