How to pronounce pheresis
Say it like fuh-REE-sis. Pheresis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- fuh
- REE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pheresis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 pheresis
American and British speakers say pheresis in essentially the same way: /fəˈrisɪs/ in the US and /fəˈriːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-REE-sis.
What does pheresis mean?
- Synonym of apheresis.
Where does pheresis come from?
In medicine, perhaps a back-formation from compounds such as plasmapheresis.
Words that rhyme with pheresis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pheresis.
Questions about saying pheresis
How do you pronounce pheresis?
Say fuh-REE-sis. The American pronunciation is /fəˈrisɪs/. In British English it is /fəˈriːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pheresis?
Pheresis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: fuh · REE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say pheresis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈrisɪs/ and the British form is /fəˈriːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.