How to pronounce dysgeusia
Say it like dis-GOO-zhuh. Dysgeusia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO).
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- dis
- GOO
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysgeusia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dysgeusia
American and British speakers say dysgeusia in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡuʒə/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡuːʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GOO-zhuh.
What does dysgeusia mean?
- The distortion or loss of the sense of taste; taste disorder.
Questions about saying dysgeusia
How do you pronounce dysgeusia?
Say dis-GOO-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡuʒə/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡuːʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysgeusia?
Dysgeusia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO). Broken into parts: dis · GOO · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say dysgeusia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡuʒə/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡuːʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.