How to pronounce chalazion
Say it like kuh-LAY-zee-un. Chalazion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- kuh
- LAY
- zee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalazion 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chalazion
American and British speakers say chalazion in essentially the same way: /kəˈleɪziən/ in the US and /kəˈleɪziən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LAY-zee-un.
What does chalazion mean?
- A cyst in the eyelid, caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.
Questions about saying chalazion
How do you pronounce chalazion?
Say kuh-LAY-zee-un. The American pronunciation is /kəˈleɪziən/. In British English it is /kəˈleɪziən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalazion?
Chalazion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: kuh · LAY · zee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say chalazion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈleɪziən/ and the British form is /kəˈleɪziən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.