How to pronounce presbycusis
Say it like prez-buh-KYOO-sus. Presbycusis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- prez
- buh
- KYOO
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presbycusis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of presbycusis
American and British speakers say presbycusis in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛzbəˈkjusəs/ in the US and /ˌprɛzbəˈkjuːsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: prez-buh-KYOO-sus.
What does presbycusis mean?
- Inability of the ears, due to aging, to perceive and focus on high-pitched sounds.
Questions about saying presbycusis
How do you pronounce presbycusis?
Say prez-buh-KYOO-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛzbəˈkjusəs/. In British English it is /ˌprɛzbəˈkjuːsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presbycusis?
Presbycusis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: prez · buh · KYOO · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say presbycusis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛzbəˈkjusəs/ and the British form is /ˌprɛzbəˈkjuːsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.