How to pronounce xysma
Say it like ZIZ-muh. Xysma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIZ).
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- ZIZ
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xysma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xysma
American and British speakers say xysma in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪzmə/ in the US and /ˈzɪzmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIZ-muh.
What does xysma mean?
- Material resembling bits of membrane in stools of diarrhea.
Words that rhyme with xysma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xysma.
Questions about saying xysma
How do you pronounce xysma?
Say ZIZ-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪzmə/. In British English it is /ˈzɪzmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xysma?
Xysma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIZ). Broken into parts: ZIZ · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say xysma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪzmə/ and the British form is /ˈzɪzmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.