How to pronounce dyscalculia
Say it like dis-kal-KYOO-lee-uh. Dyscalculia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- dis
- kal
- KYOO
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dyscalculia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep 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 dyscalculia
American and British speakers say dyscalculia in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪskælˈkjuliə/ in the US and /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kal-KYOO-lee-uh.
What does dyscalculia mean?
- A learning disability characterized by significantly below average mathematical ability.
Questions about saying dyscalculia
How do you pronounce dyscalculia?
Say dis-kal-KYOO-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskælˈkjuliə/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: dis · kal · KYOO · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dyscalculia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪskælˈkjuliə/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.