How to pronounce abasia
Say it like uh-BAYZH-yuh. Abasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYZH).
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- uh
- BAYZH
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abasia
American and British speakers say abasia in essentially the same way: /əˈbeɪʒjə/ in the US and /əˈbeɪʒjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BAYZH-yuh.
What does abasia mean?
- An inability to walk due to a defect in muscular coordination.“The patient is able to move her legs while lying down but has abasia when she stands up.”
Questions about saying abasia
How do you pronounce abasia?
Say uh-BAYZH-yuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈbeɪʒjə/. In British English it is /əˈbeɪʒjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abasia?
Abasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYZH). Broken into parts: uh · BAYZH · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say abasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbeɪʒjə/ and the British form is /əˈbeɪʒjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.