How to pronounce aphonia
Say it like ay-FOH-nee-uh. Aphonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- ay
- FOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aphonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-FOH-nee-uh.
What does aphonia mean?
- Loss of voice; the inability to speak.
Words that rhyme with aphonia
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Questions about saying aphonia
How do you pronounce aphonia?
Say ay-FOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈfoʊniə/. In British English it is /eɪˈfəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphonia?
Aphonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: ay · FOH · nee · uh.
Is aphonia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /eɪˈfəʊniə/ (ay-FOH-nee-uh).