How to pronounce diplegia
Say it like dy-PLEE-juh. Diplegia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE).
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- dy
- PLEE
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diplegia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diplegia
American and British speakers say diplegia in essentially the same way: /daɪˈplidʒə/ in the US and /daɪˈpliːdʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-PLEE-juh.
What does diplegia mean?
- Paralysis that affects symmetrically opposed parts of the body.
Where does diplegia come from?
From di- + -plegia.
Questions about saying diplegia
How do you pronounce diplegia?
Say dy-PLEE-juh. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈplidʒə/. In British English it is /daɪˈpliːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diplegia?
Diplegia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE). Broken into parts: dy · PLEE · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say diplegia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈplidʒə/ and the British form is /daɪˈpliːdʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.