How to pronounce achondroplasia
Say it like ay-kon-droh-PLAY-zee-uh. Achondroplasia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLAY).
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- ay
- kon
- droh
- PLAY
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achondroplasia 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.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PLAYSay 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 achondroplasia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-kon-droh-PLAY-zee-uh.
What does achondroplasia mean?
- A genetic disorder, the most common form of short limb dwarfism.
Where does achondroplasia come from?
From a- (“not”) + chondro- (“cartilage”) + -plasia (“growth”).
Words that rhyme with achondroplasia
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Questions about saying achondroplasia
How do you pronounce achondroplasia?
Say ay-kon-droh-PLAY-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /eɪˌkɑndroʊˈpleɪziə/. In British English it is /eɪˌkɒndrəʊˈpleɪziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLAY). Broken into parts: ay · kon · droh · PLAY · zee · uh.
Is achondroplasia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /eɪˌkɒndrəʊˈpleɪziə/ (ay-kon-droh-PLAY-zee-uh).