How to pronounce alopecia
Say it like al-oh-PEE-shee-uh. Alopecia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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US American/æloʊˈpiʃiə/al-oh-PEE-shee-uh
UK British/ˌæləʊˈpiːʃə/al-oh-PEE-shuh
- al
- oh
- PEE
- shee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alopecia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sheeKeep 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 alopecia
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-oh-PEE-shuh.
What does alopecia mean?
noun
- Baldness.
- A deficiency of the hair, which may be caused by a failure to grow or loss after growth.
- A loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers, whether natural or caused by disease.
Questions about saying alopecia
How do you pronounce alopecia?
Say al-oh-PEE-shee-uh. The American pronunciation is /æloʊˈpiʃiə/. In British English it is /ˌæləʊˈpiːʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alopecia?
Alopecia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: al · oh · PEE · shee · uh.
Is alopecia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌæləʊˈpiːʃə/ (al-oh-PEE-shuh).