How to pronounce phrenospasm
Say it like FREN-oh-spaz-um. Phrenospasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREN).
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- FREN
- oh
- spaz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phrenospasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- spazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phrenospasm
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FREN-oh-spaz-um.
What does phrenospasm mean?
- A blow to the chest which causes the diaphragm to go into spasm, making it difficult to draw a breath.
- Diaphragmatic spasm, as in hiccups.
Questions about saying phrenospasm
How do you pronounce phrenospasm?
Say FREN-oh-spaz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛnoʊˌspæzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛnəʊˌspæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phrenospasm?
Phrenospasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREN). Broken into parts: FREN · oh · spaz · um.
Is phrenospasm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfrɛnəʊˌspæzəm/ (FREN-oh-spaz-um).