How to pronounce dysgraphia
Say it like dis-GRAF-ee-uh. Dysgraphia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAF).
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- dis
- GRAF
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysgraphia 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.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 dysgraphia
American and British speakers say dysgraphia in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈɡræfiə/ in the US and /dɪsˈɡræfiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-GRAF-ee-uh.
What does dysgraphia mean?
- A language disorder that affects a person's ability to write.
Where does dysgraphia come from?
From dys- + -graphia.
Words that rhyme with dysgraphia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dysgraphia.
Questions about saying dysgraphia
How do you pronounce dysgraphia?
Say dis-GRAF-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡræfiə/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡræfiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysgraphia?
Dysgraphia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAF). Broken into parts: dis · GRAF · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dysgraphia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈɡræfiə/ and the British form is /dɪsˈɡræfiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.