How to pronounce dirofilaria
Say it like dy-roh-fuh-LER-ee-uh. Dirofilaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- dy
- roh
- fuh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirofilaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 dirofilaria
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-roh-fih-LAIR-ee-uh.
What does dirofilaria mean?
- Any nematode of the genus Dirofilaria.
Where does dirofilaria come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with dirofilaria
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Questions about saying dirofilaria
How do you pronounce dirofilaria?
Say dy-roh-fuh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪroʊfəˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪrəʊfɪˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirofilaria?
Dirofilaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: dy · roh · fuh · LER · ee · uh.
Is dirofilaria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdaɪrəʊfɪˈlɛəriə/ (dy-roh-fih-LAIR-ee-uh).