How to pronounce prurigo
Say it like pruh-RY-goh. Prurigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- pruh
- RY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prurigo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prurigo
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proo-uh-RY-goh.
What does prurigo mean?
- A skin condition, characterized by itching of papules as the main symptom.
Where does prurigo come from?
From Latin prūrīgō (“an itching, the itch”), from prūriō (“to itch”).
Questions about saying prurigo
How do you pronounce prurigo?
Say pruh-RY-goh. The American pronunciation is /prʊˈraɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /pruəˈraɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prurigo?
Prurigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: pruh · RY · goh.
Is prurigo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /pruəˈraɪɡəʊ/ (proo-uh-RY-goh).