How to pronounce pyrosis
Say it like py-ROH-sis. Pyrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- py
- ROH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrosis 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: py-ROH-sis.
What does pyrosis mean?
- A burning sensation in the chest due to reflux of stomach contents in the esophagus.
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Words that rhyme with pyrosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pyrosis.
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Questions about saying pyrosis
How do you pronounce pyrosis?
Say py-ROH-sis. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈroʊsɪs/. In British English it is /paɪˈrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrosis?
Pyrosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: py · ROH · sis.
Is pyrosis 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 /paɪˈrəʊsɪs/ (py-ROH-sis).