How to pronounce atrophy
Say it like AT-ruh-fee. Atrophy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atrophy 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of atrophy
American and British speakers say atrophy in essentially the same way: /ˈætrəfi/ in the US and /ˈætrəfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: AT-ruh-fee.
What does atrophy mean?
- A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
- To wither or waste away.
- To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.
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Questions about saying atrophy
How do you pronounce atrophy?
Say AT-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈætrəfi/. In British English it is /ˈætrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atrophy?
Atrophy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · ruh · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say atrophy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈætrəfi/ and the British form is /ˈætrəfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.