How to pronounce chorea
Say it like kuh-REE-uh. Chorea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- kuh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chorea 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. 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 chorea
American and British speakers say chorea in essentially the same way: /kəˈriə/ in the US and /kəˈriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REE-uh.
What does chorea mean?
- An Ancient Greek circular dance accompanied by a chorus.
- Any of the various diseases of the nervous system characterized by involuntary muscular movements of the face and extremities; St. Vitus's dance.
Words that rhyme with chorea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chorea.
Questions about saying chorea
How do you pronounce chorea?
Say kuh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈriə/. In British English it is /kəˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chorea?
Chorea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: kuh · REE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say chorea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈriə/ and the British form is /kəˈriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.