How to pronounce physiotherapy
Say it like fiz-ee-oh-THER-uh-pee. Physiotherapy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THER).
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US American/ˌfɪzioʊˈθɛrəpi/fiz-ee-oh-THER-uh-pee
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- fiz
- ee
- oh
- THER
- uh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physiotherapy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does physiotherapy mean?
noun
- Therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage, ultrasound, heat, and exercise.
Where does physiotherapy come from?
From physio- + therapy.
Words that rhyme with physiotherapy
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Questions about saying physiotherapy
How do you pronounce physiotherapy?
Say fiz-ee-oh-THER-uh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪzioʊˈθɛrəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THER). Broken into parts: fiz · ee · oh · THER · uh · pee.