How to pronounce pityriasis
Say it like pit-uh-RY-sis. Pityriasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- pit
- uh
- RY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pityriasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pityriasis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pit-uh-RY-sis.
What does pityriasis mean?
- Any of several varieties of skin diseases characterized by the shedding of flakes or scales, such as dandruff.
Words that rhyme with pityriasis
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Questions about saying pityriasis
How do you pronounce pityriasis?
Say pit-uh-RY-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪtəˈraɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɪtəˈraɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pityriasis?
Pityriasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: pit · uh · RY · sis.
Is pityriasis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpɪtəˈraɪsɪs/ (pit-uh-RY-sis).