How to pronounce urticaria
Say it like ur-tih-KER-ee-uh. Urticaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER).
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- ur
- tih
- KER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urticaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- urGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 urticaria
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ur-tih-KAIR-ree-uh.
What does urticaria mean?
- Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or other conditions.
Where does urticaria come from?
Borrowed from New Latin urtīcāria, from Latin urtīca (“nettle”) + -āria.
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Words that rhyme with urticaria
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Questions about saying urticaria
How do you pronounce urticaria?
Say ur-tih-KER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɝtɪˈkɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌɜːtɪˈkɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urticaria?
Urticaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER). Broken into parts: ur · tih · KER · ee · uh.
Is urticaria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɜːtɪˈkɛəriə/ (ur-tih-KAIR-ree-uh).