How to pronounce pessary
Say it like PES-uh-ree. Pessary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES).
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- PES
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pessary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pessary
American and British speakers say pessary in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛsəri/ in the US and /ˈpɛsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PES-uh-ree.
What does pessary mean?
- A medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.
- A diaphragm or cervical cap.
Where does pessary come from?
From Middle English pessarie, from Old French pessaire, from Latin pessarium.
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Words that rhyme with pessary
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Questions about saying pessary
How do you pronounce pessary?
Say PES-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛsəri/. In British English it is /ˈpɛsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pessary?
Pessary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES). Broken into parts: PES · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say pessary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛsəri/ and the British form is /ˈpɛsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.