How to pronounce mydriasis
Say it like mih-DRY-uh-sis. Mydriasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRY).
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- mih
- DRY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mydriasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mydriasis
American and British speakers say mydriasis in essentially the same way: /mɪˈdraɪəsɪs/ in the US and /mɪˈdraɪəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-DRY-uh-sis.
What does mydriasis mean?
- The condition of having abnormally large and dilated pupils due to illness or narcotics, particularly stimulants such as methamphetamine, cocaine, etc.
Words that rhyme with mydriasis
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Questions about saying mydriasis
How do you pronounce mydriasis?
Say mih-DRY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈdraɪəsɪs/. In British English it is /mɪˈdraɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mydriasis?
Mydriasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRY). Broken into parts: mih · DRY · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say mydriasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈdraɪəsɪs/ and the British form is /mɪˈdraɪəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.