How to pronounce asthma
Say it like AZ-muh. Asthma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AZ).
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- AZ
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asthma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of asthma
American and British speakers say asthma in essentially the same way: /ˈæzmə/ in the US and /ˈæzmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AZ-muh.
What does asthma mean?
- respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
Words that rhyme with asthma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asthma.
Questions about saying asthma
How do you pronounce asthma?
Say AZ-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæzmə/. In British English it is /ˈæzmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asthma?
Asthma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AZ). Broken into parts: AZ · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say asthma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæzmə/ and the British form is /ˈæzmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.