To pronounce "parkinsonism", say PARK-ins-on-ism — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"parkinsonism" has 4 syllables: park-ins-on-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.
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"Parkinsonism" has 4 syllables: park · ins · on · ism.
Parkinsonism: A neurological syndrome characterized by tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability; a condition with the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, regardless of its cause.
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