How to pronounce analgesia
Say it like an-ul-JEE-zhuh. Analgesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- an
- ul
- JEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Analgesia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay 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 analgesia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: an-ul-JEE-zee-uh.
What does analgesia mean?
- The inability to feel pain.“epidural analgesia”
- A process of temporarily reducing the ability to feel pain; the provision of this service.“This office procedure is quick and straightforward, but it does require some analgesia.”
- A medication that performs this action: one that relieves pain.“apply an analgesia”
Words that rhyme with analgesia
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Questions about saying analgesia
How do you pronounce analgesia?
Say an-ul-JEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəlˈdʒiʒə/. In British English it is /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in analgesia?
Analgesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: an · ul · JEE · zhuh.
Is analgesia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/ (an-ul-JEE-zee-uh).