How to pronounce dyslexia
Say it like dih-SLEK-see-uh. Dyslexia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLEK).
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- dih
- SLEK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dyslexia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep 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 dyslexia
American and British speakers say dyslexia in essentially the same way: /dɪˈslɛksiə/ in the US and /dɪˈslɛksiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SLEK-see-uh.
What does dyslexia mean?
- A learning disability characterized by reading and writing difficulties.
Words that rhyme with dyslexia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dyslexia.
Questions about saying dyslexia
How do you pronounce dyslexia?
Say dih-SLEK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈslɛksiə/. In British English it is /dɪˈslɛksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dyslexia?
Dyslexia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLEK). Broken into parts: dih · SLEK · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dyslexia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈslɛksiə/ and the British form is /dɪˈslɛksiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.