How to pronounce erythematosus
Say it like er-ih-THEE-muh-toh-sis. Erythematosus has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- er
- ih
- THEE
- muh
- toh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erythematosus 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.
- tohGive this part a little weight. 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 erythematosus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: er-ih-THEE-muh-toh-sis.
What does erythematosus mean?
- An eruption of red lesions.
Questions about saying erythematosus
How do you pronounce erythematosus?
Say er-ih-THEE-muh-toh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrɪˈθiməˌtoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɛrɪˈθiːməˌtəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erythematosus?
Erythematosus has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: er · ih · THEE · muh · toh · sis.
Is erythematosus 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 /ˌɛrɪˈθiːməˌtəʊsɪs/ (er-ih-THEE-muh-toh-sis).