How to pronounce dysplasia
Say it like dis-PLAY-zhuh. Dysplasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- dis
- PLAY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysplasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLAYSay 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 dysplasia
American and British speakers say dysplasia in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪˈspleɪʒə/ in the US and /ˌdɪˈspleɪʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-PLAY-zhuh.
What does dysplasia mean?
- Abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.
- The trauma caused by asynchronous psychological development on children.
Words that rhyme with dysplasia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dysplasia.
Questions about saying dysplasia
How do you pronounce dysplasia?
Say dis-PLAY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˈspleɪʒə/. In British English it is /ˌdɪˈspleɪʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysplasia?
Dysplasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: dis · PLAY · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say dysplasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪˈspleɪʒə/ and the British form is /ˌdɪˈspleɪʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.