How to pronounce parasympathomimesis
Say it like par-uh-sim-puh-thoh-mih-MEE-sis. Parasympathomimesis has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (MEE).
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- par
- uh
- sim
- puh
- thoh
- mih
- MEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parasympathomimesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parasympathomimesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: par-uh-sim-puh-thoh-mih-MEE-sis.
What does parasympathomimesis mean?
- Parasympathomimetic activity.
Where does parasympathomimesis come from?
From para- + sympatho- + mimesis.
Words that rhyme with parasympathomimesis
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Questions about saying parasympathomimesis
How do you pronounce parasympathomimesis?
Say par-uh-sim-puh-thoh-mih-MEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəsɪmpəθoʊmɪˈmisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpærəsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parasympathomimesis?
Parasympathomimesis has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (MEE). Broken into parts: par · uh · sim · puh · thoh · mih · MEE · sis.
Is parasympathomimesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpærəsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmiːsɪs/ (par-uh-sim-puh-thoh-mih-MEE-sis).