How to pronounce acromegaly
Say it like ak-roh-MEG-uh-lee. Acromegaly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEG).
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- ak
- roh
- MEG
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acromegaly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acromegaly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-roh-MEG-uh-lee.
What does acromegaly mean?
- A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.
Questions about saying acromegaly
How do you pronounce acromegaly?
Say ak-roh-MEG-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/. In British English it is /ˌækrəʊˈmɛɡəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acromegaly?
Acromegaly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEG). Broken into parts: ak · roh · MEG · uh · lee.
Is acromegaly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌækrəʊˈmɛɡəli/ (ak-roh-MEG-uh-lee).