How to pronounce atrophies
Say it like AT-ruh-feez. Atrophies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- ruh
- feez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atrophies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of atrophies
American and British speakers say atrophies in essentially the same way: /ˈætrəfiz/ in the US and /ˈætrəfiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AT-ruh-feez.
What does atrophies mean?
- plural of atrophy How to pronounce atrophy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of atrophy How to pronounce atrophy
Questions about saying atrophies
How do you pronounce atrophies?
Say AT-ruh-feez. The American pronunciation is /ˈætrəfiz/. In British English it is /ˈætrəfiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atrophies?
Atrophies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · ruh · feez.
Do Americans and Brits say atrophies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈætrəfiz/ and the British form is /ˈætrəfiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.