How to pronounce achalasia
Say it like ay-kuh-LAY-zee-uh. Achalasia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ay
- kuh
- LAY
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achalasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of achalasia
American and British speakers say achalasia in essentially the same way: /eɪkəˈleɪziə/ in the US and /eɪkəˈleɪziə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-kuh-LAY-zee-uh.
What does achalasia mean?
- Such obstruction in the esophagus: esophageal achalasia.
- Such esophageal achalasia of primary (idiopathic) nature: primary esophageal achalasia.
- Such obstruction due to impairment of other gastrointestinal tract smooth muscles.
Words that rhyme with achalasia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of achalasia.
Questions about saying achalasia
How do you pronounce achalasia?
Say ay-kuh-LAY-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /eɪkəˈleɪziə/. In British English it is /eɪkəˈleɪziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achalasia?
Achalasia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ay · kuh · LAY · zee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say achalasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪkəˈleɪziə/ and the British form is /eɪkəˈleɪziə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.