How to pronounce pyrexia
Say it like py-REK-see-uh. Pyrexia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- py
- REK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrexia 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.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. 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 pyrexia
American and British speakers say pyrexia in essentially the same way: /paɪˈrɛksiə/ in the US and /paɪˈrɛksiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-REK-see-uh.
What does pyrexia mean?
- Fever.
- Trench fever.
Words that rhyme with pyrexia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pyrexia.
Questions about saying pyrexia
How do you pronounce pyrexia?
Say py-REK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈrɛksiə/. In British English it is /paɪˈrɛksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrexia?
Pyrexia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: py · REK · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say pyrexia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪˈrɛksiə/ and the British form is /paɪˈrɛksiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.