How to pronounce pseudofolliculitis
Say it like soo-doh-fuh-lik-yuu-LY-tis. Pseudofolliculitis has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (LY).
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- soo
- doh
- fuh
- lik
- yuu
- LY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudofolliculitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- likGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudofolliculitis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: syoo-doh-fuh-lik-yuu-LY-tis.
What does pseudofolliculitis mean?
- A condition resembling folliculitis, usually caused by shaving.
Where does pseudofolliculitis come from?
From pseudo- + folliculitis.
Words that rhyme with pseudofolliculitis
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Questions about saying pseudofolliculitis
How do you pronounce pseudofolliculitis?
Say soo-doh-fuh-lik-yuu-LY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudoʊfəˌlɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːdəʊfəˌlɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudofolliculitis?
Pseudofolliculitis has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (LY). Broken into parts: soo · doh · fuh · lik · yuu · LY · tis.
Is pseudofolliculitis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsjuːdəʊfəˌlɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/ (syoo-doh-fuh-lik-yuu-LY-tis).