How to Pronounce Pessaries

To pronounce "pessaries", say PESS-ar-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PESS-ar-ies

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"pessaries" has 3 syllables: pess-ar-ies.

What does pessaries mean?

noun

  1. A medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.
  2. (contraception) A diaphragm or cervical cap.

Synonyms

cervical capdiaphragm

Related words

speculumsspermicidescomedoneshyoscyamineeardropsvalerateastringentsbacitracin

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How many syllables are in "pessaries"?▾

"Pessaries" has 3 syllables: pess · ar · ies.

What does "pessaries" mean?▾

Pessaries: A medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.

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