To pronounce "pleurisy", say PLEUR-isy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"pleurisy" has 2 syllables: pleur-isy. It rhymes with plurisy and curacy, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pleurisy" has 2 syllables: pleur · isy.
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