How to pronounce leishmaniasis
Say it like leesh-muh-NY-sis. Leishmaniasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY).
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- leesh
- muh
- NY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leishmaniasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay 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 leishmaniasis
American and British speakers say leishmaniasis in essentially the same way: /liʃməˈnaɪsɪs/ in the US and /liʃməˈnaɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: leesh-muh-NY-sis.
What does leishmaniasis mean?
- Any of several distinct forms of a disease caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania, transmitted to humans and animals by bloodsucking sandflies.
Where does leishmaniasis come from?
Leishmania + -iasis
Words that rhyme with leishmaniasis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leishmaniasis.
Questions about saying leishmaniasis
How do you pronounce leishmaniasis?
Say leesh-muh-NY-sis. The American pronunciation is /liʃməˈnaɪsɪs/. In British English it is /liʃməˈnaɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leishmaniasis?
Leishmaniasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY). Broken into parts: leesh · muh · NY · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say leishmaniasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /liʃməˈnaɪsɪs/ and the British form is /liʃməˈnaɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.