How to pronounce anaphylaxis
Say it like an-uh-fih-LAK-sis. Anaphylaxis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK).
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- an
- uh
- fih
- LAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaphylaxis 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anaphylaxis
American and British speakers say anaphylaxis in essentially the same way: /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/ in the US and /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-fih-LAK-sis.
What does anaphylaxis mean?
- Extreme sensitivity to a substance such as a foreign protein or drug.
- A severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen, causing a constriction of the trachea, preventing breathing; anaphylactic shock.
Words that rhyme with anaphylaxis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anaphylaxis.
Questions about saying anaphylaxis
How do you pronounce anaphylaxis?
Say an-uh-fih-LAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/. In British English it is /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK). Broken into parts: an · uh · fih · LAK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say anaphylaxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/ and the British form is /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.