How to pronounce atelomyelia
Say it like at-uh-loh-my-EE-lee-uh. Atelomyelia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (EE).
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- at
- uh
- loh
- my
- EE
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atelomyelia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep 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 atelomyelia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: at-uh-loh-my-EE-lee-uh.
What does atelomyelia mean?
- A congenital anomaly with incomplete development of the spinal cord.
Where does atelomyelia come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: atelo- + myel- + -ia.
Words that rhyme with atelomyelia
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Questions about saying atelomyelia
How do you pronounce atelomyelia?
Say at-uh-loh-my-EE-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌætəloʊmaɪˈiliə/. In British English it is /ˌætələʊmaɪˈiːliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atelomyelia?
Atelomyelia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (EE). Broken into parts: at · uh · loh · my · EE · lee · uh.
Is atelomyelia 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 /ˌætələʊmaɪˈiːliə/ (at-uh-loh-my-EE-lee-uh).