How to pronounce dysphonia
Say it like dis-FOH-nee-uh. Dysphonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- dis
- FOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysphonia 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.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 dysphonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dis-FOH-nee-uh.
What does dysphonia mean?
- A difficulty in producing vocal sounds.
Words that rhyme with dysphonia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dysphonia.
Questions about saying dysphonia
How do you pronounce dysphonia?
Say dis-FOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈfoʊniə/. In British English it is /dɪsˈfəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysphonia?
Dysphonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: dis · FOH · nee · uh.
Is dysphonia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪsˈfəʊniə/ (dis-FOH-nee-uh).