How to pronounce cyberchondria
Say it like sy-ber-KON-dree-uh. Cyberchondria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
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- sy
- ber
- KON
- dree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyberchondria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dreeKeep 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 cyberchondria
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sy-buh-KON-dree-uh.
What does cyberchondria mean?
- Anxiety concerning one's health, caused by visiting medical websites.
Where does cyberchondria come from?
Blend of cyber- + hypochondria.
Questions about saying cyberchondria
How do you pronounce cyberchondria?
Say sy-ber-KON-dree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪbərˈkɑndriə/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪbəˈkɒndriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyberchondria?
Cyberchondria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: sy · ber · KON · dree · uh.
Is cyberchondria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsaɪbəˈkɒndriə/ (sy-buh-KON-dree-uh).