How to pronounce amnesia
Say it like am-NEE-zhuh. Amnesia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- am
- NEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amnesia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amnesia
American and British speakers say amnesia in essentially the same way: /æmˈniʒə/ in the US and /æmˈniːʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-NEE-zhuh.
What does amnesia mean?
- Loss of memory; forgetfulness.
- Forgetfulness.“a state of cultural amnesia”
- A potent sativa-dominant strain of marijuana.
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Words that rhyme with amnesia
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Questions about saying amnesia
How do you pronounce amnesia?
Say am-NEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /æmˈniʒə/. In British English it is /æmˈniːʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amnesia?
Amnesia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: am · NEE · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say amnesia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈniʒə/ and the British form is /æmˈniːʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.