How to pronounce psoriasis
Say it like suh-RY-uh-sus. Psoriasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- suh
- RY
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psoriasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of psoriasis
American and British speakers say psoriasis in essentially the same way: /səˈraɪəsəs/ in the US and /səˈraɪəsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-RY-uh-sus.
What does psoriasis mean?
- A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.
Words that rhyme with psoriasis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psoriasis.
Questions about saying psoriasis
How do you pronounce psoriasis?
Say suh-RY-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /səˈraɪəsəs/. In British English it is /səˈraɪəsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psoriasis?
Psoriasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: suh · RY · uh · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say psoriasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈraɪəsəs/ and the British form is /səˈraɪəsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.