How to pronounce lusitropy
Say it like loo-SIT-ruh-pee. Lusitropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIT).
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- loo
- SIT
- ruh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lusitropy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lusitropy
American and British speakers say lusitropy in essentially the same way: /luˈsɪtrəpi/ in the US and /luːˈsɪtrəpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: loo-SIT-ruh-pee.
What does lusitropy mean?
- myocardial relaxation
Questions about saying lusitropy
How do you pronounce lusitropy?
Say loo-SIT-ruh-pee. The American pronunciation is /luˈsɪtrəpi/. In British English it is /luːˈsɪtrəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lusitropy?
Lusitropy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIT). Broken into parts: loo · SIT · ruh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say lusitropy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /luˈsɪtrəpi/ and the British form is /luːˈsɪtrəpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.