How to pronounce tachyphylaxis
Say it like tak-ih-fih-LAK-sis. Tachyphylaxis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK).
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- tak
- ih
- fih
- LAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tachyphylaxis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- takGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tachyphylaxis
American and British speakers say tachyphylaxis in essentially the same way: /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/ in the US and /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tak-ih-fih-LAK-sis.
What does tachyphylaxis mean?
- A rapidly decreasing response to a drug following administration of the initial doses.
Where does tachyphylaxis come from?
From tachy- + phylaxis.
Words that rhyme with tachyphylaxis
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Questions about saying tachyphylaxis
How do you pronounce tachyphylaxis?
Say tak-ih-fih-LAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/. In British English it is /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tachyphylaxis?
Tachyphylaxis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK). Broken into parts: tak · ih · fih · LAK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say tachyphylaxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/ and the British form is /ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.