How to pronounce phthiriasis
Say it like thih-RY-sus. Phthiriasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- thih
- RY
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phthiriasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phthiriasis
American and British speakers say phthiriasis in essentially the same way: /θɪˈraɪsəs/ in the US and /fθɪˈraɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fthih-RY-sis.
What does phthiriasis mean?
- An infestation by pubic lice (Pthirus pubis).
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Words that rhyme with phthiriasis
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Questions about saying phthiriasis
How do you pronounce phthiriasis?
Say thih-RY-sus. The American pronunciation is /θɪˈraɪsəs/. In British English it is /fθɪˈraɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phthiriasis?
Phthiriasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: thih · RY · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say phthiriasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θɪˈraɪsəs/ and the British form is /fθɪˈraɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.