How to pronounce physicians
Say it like fuh-ZISH-unz. Physicians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH).
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- fuh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physicians pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of physicians
American and British speakers say physicians in essentially the same way: /fəˈzɪʃənz/ in the US and /fɪˈzɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-ZISH-unz.
What does physicians mean?
- plural of physician How to pronounce physician
Questions about saying physicians
How do you pronounce physicians?
Say fuh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /fəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /fɪˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physicians?
Physicians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH). Broken into parts: fuh · ZISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say physicians the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈzɪʃənz/ and the British form is /fɪˈzɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.