How to pronounce elephantiasis
Say it like el-ih-fun-TY-uh-sis. Elephantiasis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TY).
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- el
- ih
- fun
- TY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elephantiasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- elGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elephantiasis
American and British speakers say elephantiasis in essentially the same way: /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ in the US and /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: el-ih-fun-TY-uh-sis.
What does elephantiasis mean?
- A complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic vessels, usually in the legs or scrotum, causing extreme enlargement of the infected area.
Questions about saying elephantiasis
How do you pronounce elephantiasis?
Say el-ih-fun-TY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elephantiasis?
Elephantiasis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TY). Broken into parts: el · ih · fun · TY · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say elephantiasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.