How to pronounce rheumatism
Say it like ROO-muh-tiz. Rheumatism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- muh
- tiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rheumatism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rheumatism
American and British speakers say rheumatism in essentially the same way: /ˈruməˌtɪz/ in the US and /ˈruːməˌtɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-muh-tiz.
What does rheumatism mean?
- Any disorder of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, nerves, characterized by pain, discomfort and disability.
- Atrophic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Questions about saying rheumatism
How do you pronounce rheumatism?
Say ROO-muh-tiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈruməˌtɪz/. In British English it is /ˈruːməˌtɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rheumatism?
Rheumatism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · muh · tiz.
Do Americans and Brits say rheumatism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruməˌtɪz/ and the British form is /ˈruːməˌtɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.