How to pronounce chlamydia
Say it like kla-MY-dee-uh. Chlamydia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
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- kla
- MY
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlamydia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- deeKeep 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 chlamydia
American and British speakers say chlamydia in essentially the same way: /klæˈmaɪdiə/ in the US and /klæˈmaɪdiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kla-MY-dee-uh.
Other ways to say chlamydia
Chlamydia also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kla-MID-ee-uh /klæˈmɪdiə/
What does chlamydia mean?
- Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus Chlamydia that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.
Questions about saying chlamydia
How do you pronounce chlamydia?
Say kla-MY-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /klæˈmaɪdiə/. In British English it is /klæˈmaɪdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlamydia?
Chlamydia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: kla · MY · dee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say chlamydia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæˈmaɪdiə/ and the British form is /klæˈmaɪdiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.