How to pronounce phthisiology
Say it like thy-see-OL-uh-jee. Phthisiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- thy
- see
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phthisiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phthisiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thy-see-OL-uh-jee.
What does phthisiology mean?
- The care, treatment, and study of tuberculosis of the lung.
Where does phthisiology come from?
From phthisis + -logy.
Words that rhyme with phthisiology
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Questions about saying phthisiology
How do you pronounce phthisiology?
Say thy-see-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌθaɪsiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌθaɪsiˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phthisiology?
Phthisiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: thy · see · OL · uh · jee.
Is phthisiology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌθaɪsiˈɒlədʒi/ (thy-see-OL-uh-jee).