How to pronounce pyorrhoea
Say it like py-uh-REE-uh. Pyorrhoea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- py
- uh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyorrhoea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pyorrhoea
American and British speakers say pyorrhoea in essentially the same way: /paɪəˈriə/ in the US and /paɪəˈriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-uh-REE-uh.
What does pyorrhoea mean?
- Flowing or discharge of pus; periodontitis
Where does pyorrhoea come from?
From pyo- + -rrhoea.
Words that rhyme with pyorrhoea
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Questions about saying pyorrhoea
How do you pronounce pyorrhoea?
Say py-uh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /paɪəˈriə/. In British English it is /paɪəˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyorrhoea?
Pyorrhoea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: py · uh · REE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say pyorrhoea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪəˈriə/ and the British form is /paɪəˈriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.