How to pronounce aphasia
Say it like uh-FAY-zhuh. Aphasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- uh
- FAY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aphasia
American and British speakers say aphasia in essentially the same way: /əˈfeɪʒə/ in the US and /əˈfeɪʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FAY-zhuh.
What does aphasia mean?
- A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.
Words that rhyme with aphasia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aphasia.
Questions about saying aphasia
How do you pronounce aphasia?
Say uh-FAY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈfeɪʒə/. In British English it is /əˈfeɪʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphasia?
Aphasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: uh · FAY · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say aphasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfeɪʒə/ and the British form is /əˈfeɪʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.