How to Pronounce Tenesmus

To pronounce "tenesmus", say TEN-esm-us — 3 syllables, IPA /tɪˈnɛz.məs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/tɪˈnɛz.məs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tenesmus”

"tenesmus" has 3 syllables: ten-esm-us.

What does tenesmus mean?

noun

  1. A continual or recurrent inclination to evacuate the bowels, caused by disorder of the rectum or other illness.

Related words

vesicalanismusretentionileusirregularitytyremesisenuresisenthelmintha

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tenesmus"?▾

"Tenesmus" has 3 syllables: ten · esm · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "tenesmus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tenesmus" is /tɪˈnɛz.məs/.

What does "tenesmus" mean?▾

Tenesmus: A continual or recurrent inclination to evacuate the bowels, caused by disorder of the rectum or other illness.

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