How to pronounce dyspepsia
Say it like dih-SPEP-see-uh. Dyspepsia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEP).
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- dih
- SPEP
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dyspepsia 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.
- SPEPSay 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 dyspepsia
American and British speakers say dyspepsia in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspɛpsiə/ in the US and /dɪˈspɛpsiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPEP-see-uh.
What does dyspepsia mean?
- Any mild disorder of digestion characterized by stomach pain, discomfort, heartburn, and nausea, often following a meal.“He divides dyspepsias into accidental, temporary (indigestions) and habitual.”
- Irritation or disgruntlement.
Questions about saying dyspepsia
How do you pronounce dyspepsia?
Say dih-SPEP-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɛpsiə/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛpsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dyspepsia?
Dyspepsia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEP). Broken into parts: dih · SPEP · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dyspepsia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspɛpsiə/ and the British form is /dɪˈspɛpsiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.