How to pronounce marasmus
Say it like muh-RAZ-mus. Marasmus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAZ).
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- muh
- RAZ
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marasmus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marasmus
American and British speakers say marasmus in essentially the same way: /məˈræzməs/ in the US and /məˈræzməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RAZ-mus.
What does marasmus mean?
- A condition of chronic undernourishment especially in children, caused by a diet deficient in calories or the inability to digest protein and presenting as a severe loss of body weight.
Questions about saying marasmus
How do you pronounce marasmus?
Say muh-RAZ-mus. The American pronunciation is /məˈræzməs/. In British English it is /məˈræzməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marasmus?
Marasmus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAZ). Broken into parts: muh · RAZ · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say marasmus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈræzməs/ and the British form is /məˈræzməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.