How to Pronounce Paresthesia

To pronounce "paresthesia", say PAR-esth-es-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə, -ʒə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə, -ʒə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paresthesia”

"paresthesia" has 4 syllables: par-esth-es-ia.

What does paresthesia mean?

noun

  1. A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.

    “Paresthesia occurs when a body part 'falls asleep'.”

Related words

paraesthesiacircumoralburningnesspricklinessscratchinessheatpruritionzonesthesia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paresthesia"?▾

"Paresthesia" has 4 syllables: par · esth · es · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "paresthesia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paresthesia" is /ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə, -ʒə/.

What does "paresthesia" mean?▾

Paresthesia: A sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin, with no obvious cause.

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