How to pronounce fremitus
Say it like FREM-uh-tus. Fremitus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREM).
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- FREM
- uh
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fremitus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fremitus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FREM-uh-tus.
What does fremitus mean?
- A vibration which is perceptible on palpation or auscultation.
Where does fremitus come from?
Borrowed from Latin fremitus.
Questions about saying fremitus
How do you pronounce fremitus?
Say FREM-uh-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛmətəs/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛmətəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fremitus?
Fremitus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREM). Broken into parts: FREM · uh · tus.
Is fremitus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfrɛmətəs/ (FREM-uh-tus).