How to pronounce pseudorabies
Say it like soo-doh-RAY-beez. Pseudorabies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- soo
- doh
- RAY
- beez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudorabies 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudorabies
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soo-doh-RAY-beez.
What does pseudorabies mean?
- A highly contagious herpes virus infection that affects the central nervous system of many animals.
Where does pseudorabies come from?
From pseudo- + rabies.
Words that rhyme with pseudorabies
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Questions about saying pseudorabies
How do you pronounce pseudorabies?
Say soo-doh-RAY-beez. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudoʊˈreɪˌbiz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːdəʊˈreɪˌbiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudorabies?
Pseudorabies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: soo · doh · RAY · beez.
Is pseudorabies 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 /ˌsuːdəʊˈreɪˌbiːz/ (soo-doh-RAY-beez).