How to pronounce allorhythmia
Say it like AL-lorth-mee-uh. Allorhythmia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- lorth
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allorhythmia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lorthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep 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 allorhythmia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-lawth-mee-uh.
What does allorhythmia mean?
- An irregular pattern of the heartbeat
Where does allorhythmia come from?
From allo- + rhythm + -ia.
Questions about saying allorhythmia
How do you pronounce allorhythmia?
Say AL-lorth-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈælloʊrðmiə/. In British English it is /ˈællɔːðmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allorhythmia?
Allorhythmia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · lorth · mee · uh.
Is allorhythmia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈællɔːðmiə/ (AL-lawth-mee-uh).