How to pronounce pruritus
Say it like proo-RY-tus. Pruritus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- proo
- RY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pruritus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pruritus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proo-RY-tus.
What does pruritus mean?
- Itching; especially, severe itching of undamaged skin; caused by allergy, infection, lymphoma, etc.
Where does pruritus come from?
Borrowed from Latin prūrītus (“an itch, an itching”), from prūriō (“to itch”).
Words that rhyme with pruritus
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Questions about saying pruritus
How do you pronounce pruritus?
Say proo-RY-tus. The American pronunciation is /pruˈraɪtəs/. In British English it is /pruːˈraɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pruritus?
Pruritus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: proo · RY · tus.
Is pruritus 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 /pruːˈraɪtəs/ (proo-RY-tus).