How to pronounce urticarious
Say it like ur-tih-KER-ee-us. Urticarious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER).
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- ur
- tih
- KER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urticarious 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of urticarious
- 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-ee-us.
What does urticarious mean?
- Relating to, or of the nature of, urticaria.
Where does urticarious come from?
From urticaria + -ous.
Words that rhyme with urticarious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of urticarious.
Questions about saying urticarious
How do you pronounce urticarious?
Say ur-tih-KER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɝtɪˈkɛriəs/. In British English it is /ˌɜːtɪˈkɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urticarious?
Urticarious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER). Broken into parts: ur · tih · KER · ee · us.
Is urticarious 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 /ˌɜːtɪˈkɛəriəs/ (ur-tih-KAIR-ee-us).