How to pronounce phoresy
Say it like FOR-uh-see. Phoresy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrəsi/FOR-uh-see
UK British/fəˈriːsi/fuh-REE-see
- FOR
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phoresy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phoresy
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: fuh-REE-see.
What does phoresy mean?
noun
- An association between two organisms in which one (e.g. a mite) travels on the body of another, without being a parasite.
Questions about saying phoresy
How do you pronounce phoresy?
Say FOR-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrəsi/. In British English it is /fəˈriːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phoresy?
Phoresy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · uh · see.
Is phoresy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /fəˈriːsi/ (fuh-REE-see).