How to pronounce tenesmus
Say it like tih-NEZ-mus. Tenesmus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEZ).
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- tih
- NEZ
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenesmus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tenesmus
American and British speakers say tenesmus in essentially the same way: /tɪˈnɛzməs/ in the US and /tɪˈnɛzməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tih-NEZ-mus.
What does tenesmus mean?
- A continual or recurrent but ineffectual inclination to evacuate the bowels, caused by disorder of the rectum or other illness.
Questions about saying tenesmus
How do you pronounce tenesmus?
Say tih-NEZ-mus. The American pronunciation is /tɪˈnɛzməs/. In British English it is /tɪˈnɛzməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenesmus?
Tenesmus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEZ). Broken into parts: tih · NEZ · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say tenesmus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪˈnɛzməs/ and the British form is /tɪˈnɛzməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.