How to pronounce asphyxia
Say it like az-FIK-see-uh. Asphyxia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/æzˈfɪksiə/az-FIK-see-uh
UK British/æzˈfɪksiə/az-FIK-see-uh
- az
- FIK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asphyxia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- azKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep 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 asphyxia
American and British speakers say asphyxia in essentially the same way: /æzˈfɪksiə/ in the US and /æzˈfɪksiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: az-FIK-see-uh.
What does asphyxia mean?
noun
- Loss of consciousness due to the interruption of breathing and consequent anoxia.“Asphyxia may result from choking, drowning, electric shock, or injury.”
- Loss of consciousness due to the body's inability to deliver oxygen to its tissues, either by the breathing of air lacking oxygen or by the inability of the blood to carry oxygen.
Questions about saying asphyxia
How do you pronounce asphyxia?
Say az-FIK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /æzˈfɪksiə/. In British English it is /æzˈfɪksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asphyxia?
Asphyxia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK). Broken into parts: az · FIK · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say asphyxia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æzˈfɪksiə/ and the British form is /æzˈfɪksiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.