How to pronounce ptyalism
Say it like TY-uh-lih-zum. Ptyalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- uh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ptyalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ptyalism
American and British speakers say ptyalism in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪəlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈtaɪəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-uh-lih-zum.
What does ptyalism mean?
- sialorrhea
Words that rhyme with ptyalism
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Questions about saying ptyalism
How do you pronounce ptyalism?
Say TY-uh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ptyalism?
Ptyalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · uh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say ptyalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.