How to pronounce chondrodysplasia
Say it like kon-droh-dih-SPLAY-zhuh. Chondrodysplasia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPLAY).
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- kon
- droh
- dih
- SPLAY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chondrodysplasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chondrodysplasia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kon-droh-dih-SPLAY-zhuh.
What does chondrodysplasia mean?
- A genetic disorder characterized by short-limbed dwarfism
Where does chondrodysplasia come from?
From chondro- + dysplasia.
Words that rhyme with chondrodysplasia
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Questions about saying chondrodysplasia
How do you pronounce chondrodysplasia?
Say kon-droh-dih-SPLAY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑndroʊdɪˈspleɪʒə/. In British English it is /ˌkɒndrəʊdɪˈspleɪʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chondrodysplasia?
Chondrodysplasia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPLAY). Broken into parts: kon · droh · dih · SPLAY · zhuh.
Is chondrodysplasia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒndrəʊdɪˈspleɪʒə/ (kon-droh-dih-SPLAY-zhuh).