How to pronounce dyspnea
Say it like DISP-nee-uh. Dyspnea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISP).
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US American/ˈdɪspniə/DISP-nee-uh
UK British/dɪspˈniːə/disp-NEE-uh
- DISP
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dyspnea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 dyspnea
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: disp-NEE-uh.
What does dyspnea mean?
noun
- Difficult or labored breathing.
Questions about saying dyspnea
How do you pronounce dyspnea?
Say DISP-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪspniə/. In British English it is /dɪspˈniːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dyspnea?
Dyspnea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISP). Broken into parts: DISP · nee · uh.
Is dyspnea pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /dɪspˈniːə/ (disp-NEE-uh).