How to Pronounce Pes Planus
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Pes Planus Pronunciation
pees PLAY-nus
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
pees PLAY
nus
2 syllables
What is Pes Planus?
Flat foot — a condition where the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is absent or significantly reduced, causing the entire sole to contact the ground. It may be flexible (normal in children) or rigid (more concerning), and can cause foot pain and biomechanical problems.
Questions About Pes Planus
How do you pronounce pes planus?
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Pes planus is pronounced "pees PLAY-nus." The first word rhymes with "bees," and the second word sounds like "play" with a "nus" at the end. The stress falls on the second word, so you emphasize the PLAY part.
What does pes planus mean in everyday language?
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Pes planus is the medical term for a flat foot. It describes a foot where the arch on the inside is very low or completely flat, so the entire bottom of the foot touches the ground when standing.
How many syllables does pes planus have?
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Pes planus has three syllables: pes (1 syllable) + play-nus (2 syllables). When you say it out loud, it sounds like: "pees" - "PLAY" - "nus."
Which syllable in pes planus gets the stress?
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The stress falls on the second syllable of the second word—the PLAY in planus. A common mistake is stressing the first word or the last syllable, but the correct emphasis is: pees PLAY-nus.
What do the word parts pes and planus mean?
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Pes is a Latin word that means "foot," and planus is a Latin word meaning "flat" or "level." Put together, pes planus literally means "flat foot" in Latin—a language that doctors still use for medical terms.
What are some related medical words that use the word pes?
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Other medical terms use "pes" to describe different foot shapes or positions, such as pes cavus (a high-arched foot) and pes varus (a turned-inward foot). All of these terms start with "pes" because they describe conditions of the foot.
Can you use pes planus in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor examined her foot and noted that she had pes planus." You might also hear it said as: "He was born with pes planus in both feet."
What is the abbreviation for pes planus?
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Pes planus is sometimes shortened to "PP" in medical writing. However, the full term "pes planus" is more commonly used in everyday medical conversation, so you'll hear both forms.