Cómo pronunciar «phthisis» en inglés
ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs
THY·sis
Acento principal: THY
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “phthisis”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
THY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
sis
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("THY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "phthisis" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "phthisis is" sounds like "phthisis-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "phthisis" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“And this is what we'll be dealing with primarily in the course, pulmonary disease, also known as phthisis or”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“The ancient Greeks knew its consumptive effects as phthisis; the Incans called it chaky oncay; and the English called it tuberculosis.”— TED-EdWatch clip
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And this is what we'll be dealing with primarily in the course, pulmonary disease, also known as phthisis or
Escuchar en contexto: “phthisis”
2 clipsThe Inglés word “phthisis” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs (phonetic respelling: THY-sis). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (THY · sis), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (THY). Grammatically, “phthisis” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Inglés video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “phthisis” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, TED-Ed.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @9:42
“tuberculosis is of the lungs. And this is what we'll be dealing with primarily in the course, pulmonary disease, also known as phthisis or course, pulmonary disease, also known as phthisis or”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #2 · @0:24
“but we do know their bones were infected by an all too familiar bacterium. The ancient Greeks knew its consumptive effects as phthisis; the Incans called it chaky oncay; and the English called it tuberculosis. the Incans called it chaky oncay; and the English called it tuberculosis.”
Definición y significado: “phthisis”
- An atrophy of the body or part of the body, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.
Oraciones de ejemplo (3)
- “For some months to my becoming acquainted with him, his physicians had declared him in a confirmed phthisis. It was his custom, indeed, to speak calmly of his approaching dissolution, as a matter neither to be avoided nor regretted.”
- “And this is what we'll be dealing with primarily in the course, pulmonary disease, also known as phthisis or”
- “The ancient Greeks knew its consumptive effects as phthisis; the Incans called it chaky oncay; and the English called it tuberculosis.”
Pronunciación: “phthisis”
- Pronunciation:
- THY-sis
- Sílabas:
- THY · sis
- Written Hyphenation:
- phthi · sis
- Acento principal:
- THY
- IPA:
- ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs
- Escuchar en contexto
- phthisis
Palabras que riman con “phthisis”
-aɪsɪsPalabras con sonido idéntico (Homófonos)
Sonido únicoNo se conocen homófonos exactos para "phthisis" (⁄ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs⁄).
Preguntas frecuentes sobre «phthisis»
¿Cómo se pronuncia «phthisis» en inglés?
«phthisis» se pronuncia ⁄ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs⁄ (THY-sis). Escucha los clips de video de hablantes nativos arriba para oírla en contexto real.
¿Cuántas sílabas tiene «phthisis»?
«phthisis» tiene 2 sílabas: THY · sis.
¿Dónde está el acento en «phthisis»?
El acento principal en «phthisis» está en «THY». Presta atención a esa sílaba tónica en los videos de arriba.
¿Qué significa «phthisis»?
An atrophy of the body or part of the body, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.
¿Cómo puedo escuchar «phthisis» en frases reales?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “phthisis”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.