How to pronounce paresthesia
Say it like par-is-THEE-zee-uh. Paresthesia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- par
- is
- THEE
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paresthesia 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paresthesia
American and British speakers say paresthesia in essentially the same way: /ˌpærɪsˈθiziə/ in the US and /ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-is-THEE-zee-uh.
What does paresthesia mean?
- A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.“Paresthesia occurs when a body part 'falls asleep'.”
Questions about saying paresthesia
How do you pronounce paresthesia?
Say par-is-THEE-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærɪsˈθiziə/. In British English it is /ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paresthesia?
Paresthesia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: par · is · THEE · zee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say paresthesia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærɪsˈθiziə/ and the British form is /ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.