How to Pronounce Pruritus

To pronounce "pruritus", say PRUR-it-us — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹuːˈɹaɪtəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pɹuːˈɹaɪtəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pruritus”

"pruritus" has 3 syllables: prur-it-us. It rhymes with pleurotus, if that helps it stick.

What does pruritus mean?

noun

  1. Severe itching, especially of undamaged skin; caused by allergy, infection, lymphoma etc

Words that rhyme with pruritus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pleurotus

Related words

itchyitchinganivulvaepruritisprurigopruritoceptionpruritogenesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pruritus"?▾

"Pruritus" has 3 syllables: prur · it · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "pruritus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pruritus" is /pɹuːˈɹaɪtəs/.

What does "pruritus" mean?▾

Pruritus: Severe itching, especially of undamaged skin; caused by allergy, infection, lymphoma etc

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