How to pronounce paruresis
Say it like par-yuu-REE-sis. Paruresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- par
- yuu
- REE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paruresis 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 "ah" in father.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- 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 paruresis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-yuu-REE-sis.
What does paruresis mean?
- The inability to urinate in the presence of others.
Where does paruresis come from?
From para- (“abnormal, defective”) + -uresis (“urination”).
Words that rhyme with paruresis
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Questions about saying paruresis
How do you pronounce paruresis?
Say par-yuu-REE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrjʊˈrisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːjʊˈriːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paruresis?
Paruresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: par · yuu · REE · sis.
Is paruresis 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 /ˌpɑːjʊˈriːsɪs/ (pah-yuu-REE-sis).