How to pronounce arthralgia
Say it like ar-THRAL-jee-uh. Arthralgia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THRAL).
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- ar
- THRAL
- jee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arthralgia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- THRALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jeeKeep 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 arthralgia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ah-THRAL-jee-uh.
What does arthralgia mean?
- Joint pain: pain in a joint, especially when not caused by arthritis.
Where does arthralgia come from?
From New Latin arthralgia.
Questions about saying arthralgia
How do you pronounce arthralgia?
Say ar-THRAL-jee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈθrældʒiə/. In British English it is /ɑːˈθrældʒiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arthralgia?
Arthralgia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THRAL). Broken into parts: ar · THRAL · jee · uh.
Is arthralgia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈθrældʒiə/ (ah-THRAL-jee-uh).