How to pronounce paresthesis
Say it like puh-REES-thih-sis. Paresthesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REES).
- puh
- REES
- thih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paresthesis 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.
- REESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paresthesis
American and British speakers say paresthesis in essentially the same way: /pəˈrisθɪsɪs/ in the US and /pəˈriːsθɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REES-thih-sis.
What does paresthesis mean?
- Paresthesia.
Questions about saying paresthesis
How do you pronounce paresthesis?
Say puh-REES-thih-sis. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrisθɪsɪs/. In British English it is /pəˈriːsθɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paresthesis?
Paresthesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REES). Broken into parts: puh · REES · thih · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say paresthesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrisθɪsɪs/ and the British form is /pəˈriːsθɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.