How to pronounce paresis
Say it like puh-REE-sis. Paresis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- puh
- REE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paresis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay 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 paresis
American and British speakers say paresis in essentially the same way: /pəˈrisɪs/ in the US and /pəˈriːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REE-sis.
What does paresis mean?
- A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas.
- Inflammation of the brain as a cause of dementia or paralysis.
Words that rhyme with paresis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paresis.
Questions about saying paresis
How do you pronounce paresis?
Say puh-REE-sis. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrisɪs/. In British English it is /pəˈriːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paresis?
Paresis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: puh · REE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say paresis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrisɪs/ and the British form is /pəˈriːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.