How to pronounce chalaza
Say it like kuh-LAY-zuh. Chalaza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- kuh
- LAY
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalaza 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chalaza
American and British speakers say chalaza in essentially the same way: /kəˈleɪzə/ in the US and /kəˈleɪzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LAY-zuh.
What does chalaza mean?
- The location where the nucellus attaches to the integuments, opposite the micropyle.
- One of the two spiral bands which attach the yolk of an egg to the eggshell, suspending it in the white.
Questions about saying chalaza
How do you pronounce chalaza?
Say kuh-LAY-zuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈleɪzə/. In British English it is /kəˈleɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalaza?
Chalaza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: kuh · LAY · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say chalaza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈleɪzə/ and the British form is /kəˈleɪzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.