How to pronounce anaplasia
Say it like an-uh-PLAYZH-yuh. Anaplasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAYZH).
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- an
- uh
- PLAYZH
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaplasia 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.
- PLAYZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anaplasia
American and British speakers say anaplasia in essentially the same way: /ˌænəˈpleɪʒjə/ in the US and /ˌænəˈpleɪʒjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-PLAYZH-yuh.
What does anaplasia mean?
- A reversion of differentiation in cells that is characteristic of malignancy in tumors.
Where does anaplasia come from?
From ana- + -plasia.
Questions about saying anaplasia
How do you pronounce anaplasia?
Say an-uh-PLAYZH-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈpleɪʒjə/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈpleɪʒjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaplasia?
Anaplasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAYZH). Broken into parts: an · uh · PLAYZH · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say anaplasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəˈpleɪʒjə/ and the British form is /ˌænəˈpleɪʒjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.