How to pronounce pleurisy
Say it like PLUUR-uh-see. Pleurisy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR).
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- PLUUR
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleurisy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pleurisy
American and British speakers say pleurisy in essentially the same way: /ˈplʊrəsi/ in the US and /ˈplʊrəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUUR-uh-see.
What does pleurisy mean?
- Inflammation of lung pleura.
Where does pleurisy come from?
From Middle English pleuresi, pleresye, that borrowed from Old French pleuresie (French pleurésie), from Late Latin pleurisis, alteration of Latin pleuritis.
Questions about saying pleurisy
How do you pronounce pleurisy?
Say PLUUR-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʊrəsi/. In British English it is /ˈplʊrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleurisy?
Pleurisy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: PLUUR · uh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say pleurisy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʊrəsi/ and the British form is /ˈplʊrəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.