How to pronounce dirofilarial
Say it like dy-roh-fuh-LER-ee-ul. Dirofilarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- dy
- roh
- fuh
- LER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirofilarial 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dirofilarial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-roh-fih-LAIR-ee-ul.
What does dirofilarial mean?
- Of or relating to the Dirofilaria, a genus of nematodes.
Where does dirofilarial come from?
Dirofilaria + -al
Words that rhyme with dirofilarial
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Questions about saying dirofilarial
How do you pronounce dirofilarial?
Say dy-roh-fuh-LER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪroʊfəˈlɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪrəʊfɪˈlɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirofilarial?
Dirofilarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: dy · roh · fuh · LER · ee · ul.
Is dirofilarial 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 /ˌdaɪrəʊfɪˈlɛəriəl/ (dy-roh-fih-LAIR-ee-ul).