How to pronounce cachexia
Say it like kuh-KEK-see-uh. Cachexia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəˈkɛksiə/kuh-KEK-see-uh
UK British/kəˈkɛksɪə/kuh-KEK-seer
- kuh
- KEK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cachexia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep 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 cachexia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: kuh-KEK-seer.
What does cachexia mean?
noun
- A systemic wasting of muscle tissue, with or without loss of fat mass, that accompanies a chronic disease.
Words that rhyme with cachexia
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Questions about saying cachexia
How do you pronounce cachexia?
Say kuh-KEK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈkɛksiə/. In British English it is /kəˈkɛksɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cachexia?
Cachexia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEK). Broken into parts: kuh · KEK · see · uh.
Is cachexia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /kəˈkɛksɪə/ (kuh-KEK-seer).