How to pronounce giardiasis
Say it like jar-DY-sis. Giardiasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY).
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- jar
- DY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giardiasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of giardiasis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jah-DY-sis.
What does giardiasis mean?
- An infectious diarrheal disease in humans and mammals caused by the Giardia duodenalis parasite.
- Any disease in animals caused by parasites of the genus Giardia.
Where does giardiasis come from?
From giardia + -iasis.
Words that rhyme with giardiasis
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Questions about saying giardiasis
How do you pronounce giardiasis?
Say jar-DY-sis. The American pronunciation is /dʒɑrˈdaɪsɪs/. In British English it is /dʒɑːˈdaɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giardiasis?
Giardiasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY). Broken into parts: jar · DY · sis.
Is giardiasis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dʒɑːˈdaɪsɪs/ (jah-DY-sis).