How to pronounce aphasic
Say it like uh-FAY-zuk. Aphasic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- uh
- FAY
- zuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphasic 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.
- zukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aphasic
American and British speakers say aphasic in essentially the same way: /əˈfeɪzək/ in the US and /əˈfeɪzək/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FAY-zuk.
What does aphasic mean?
- Affected by, or pertaining to, aphasia.
- One who is afflicted by symptoms of aphasia.
Where does aphasic come from?
From aphasia + -ic.
Questions about saying aphasic
How do you pronounce aphasic?
Say uh-FAY-zuk. The American pronunciation is /əˈfeɪzək/. In British English it is /əˈfeɪzək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphasic?
Aphasic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: uh · FAY · zuk.
Do Americans and Brits say aphasic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfeɪzək/ and the British form is /əˈfeɪzək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.