How to pronounce phthisic
Say it like FTHIZ-ik. Phthisic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FTHIZ).
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- FTHIZ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phthisic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FTHIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phthisic
American and British speakers say phthisic in essentially the same way: /ˈfθɪzɪk/ in the US and /ˈfθɪzɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FTHIZ-ik.
What does phthisic mean?
- A wasting illness of the lungs, such as asthma or tuberculosis; consumption; phthisis.
- Any wasting disease.
- A person suffering from phthisis.
- Of or relating to phthisis or tuberculosis; tubercular; consumptive.
Words that rhyme with phthisic
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Questions about saying phthisic
How do you pronounce phthisic?
Say FTHIZ-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfθɪzɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfθɪzɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phthisic?
Phthisic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FTHIZ). Broken into parts: FTHIZ · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say phthisic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfθɪzɪk/ and the British form is /ˈfθɪzɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.