How to pronounce dysphasia
Say it like dis-FAY-zhuh. Dysphasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
- dis
- FAY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysphasia 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.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dysphasia
American and British speakers say dysphasia in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/ in the US and /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-FAY-zhuh.
What does dysphasia mean?
- Loss of or deficiency in the power to use or understand language as a result of injury or disease of the brain.
Where does dysphasia come from?
From dys- + -phasia.
Words that rhyme with dysphasia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dysphasia.
Questions about saying dysphasia
How do you pronounce dysphasia?
Say dis-FAY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/. In British English it is /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysphasia?
Dysphasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: dis · FAY · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say dysphasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/ and the British form is /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.