How to pronounce parkinsonism
Say it like PAR-kin-suh-niz-im. Parkinsonism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- kin
- suh
- niz
- im
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parkinsonism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parkinsonism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-kin-suh-niz-im.
What does parkinsonism mean?
- A neurological syndrome characterized by tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability; a condition with the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, regardless of its cause.
Where does parkinsonism come from?
From Parkinson + -ism.
Questions about saying parkinsonism
How do you pronounce parkinsonism?
Say PAR-kin-suh-niz-im. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrkɪnsəˌnɪzɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːkɪnsəˌnɪzɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parkinsonism?
Parkinsonism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · kin · suh · niz · im.
Is parkinsonism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɑːkɪnsəˌnɪzɪm/ (PAH-kin-suh-niz-im).