How to pronounce perniosis
Say it like pur-nee-OH-sis. Perniosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- pur
- nee
- OH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perniosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perniosis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pur-nee-OH-sis.
What does perniosis mean?
- pernio (chilblain).
- Any skin abnormality resulting from exposure to cold.
Where does perniosis come from?
From pernio + -osis.
Words that rhyme with perniosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perniosis.
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Questions about saying perniosis
How do you pronounce perniosis?
Say pur-nee-OH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝniˈoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːniˈəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perniosis?
Perniosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: pur · nee · OH · sis.
Is perniosis 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 /ˌpɜːniˈəʊsɪs/ (pur-nee-OH-sis).