How to pronounce cephalalgia
Say it like sef-uh-LAL-juh. Cephalalgia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAL).
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- sef
- uh
- LAL
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cephalalgia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cephalalgia
American and British speakers say cephalalgia in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛfəˈlældʒə/ in the US and /ˌsɛfəˈlældʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sef-uh-LAL-juh.
What does cephalalgia mean?
- A pain in the head; headache.
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Words that rhyme with cephalalgia
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Questions about saying cephalalgia
How do you pronounce cephalalgia?
Say sef-uh-LAL-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛfəˈlældʒə/. In British English it is /ˌsɛfəˈlældʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cephalalgia?
Cephalalgia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAL). Broken into parts: sef · uh · LAL · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say cephalalgia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛfəˈlældʒə/ and the British form is /ˌsɛfəˈlældʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.