How to pronounce asthenospermia
Say it like as-thuh-noh-SPUR-mee-uh. Asthenospermia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPUR).
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- as
- thuh
- noh
- SPUR
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asthenospermia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meeKeep 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 asthenospermia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: as-thuh-noh-SPUR-mee-uh.
What does asthenospermia mean?
- Loss or reduction in the strength or energy of sperm cells, hence infertility or subfertility.
Where does asthenospermia come from?
From astheno- + -spermia.
Words that rhyme with asthenospermia
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Questions about saying asthenospermia
How do you pronounce asthenospermia?
Say as-thuh-noh-SPUR-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsθənoʊˈspɝmiə/. In British English it is /ˌæsθənəʊˈspɜːmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asthenospermia?
Asthenospermia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPUR). Broken into parts: as · thuh · noh · SPUR · mee · uh.
Is asthenospermia 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 /ˌæsθənəʊˈspɜːmiə/ (as-thuh-noh-SPUR-mee-uh).