How to pronounce encephalopathy
Say it like en-sef-uh-LAW-puh-thee. Encephalopathy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAW).
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US American/ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɔpəθi/en-sef-uh-LAW-puh-thee
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- en
- sef
- uh
- LAW
- puh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encephalopathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does encephalopathy mean?
noun
- Any of various conditions affecting the brain.
Where does encephalopathy come from?
From encephalo- + -pathy.
Questions about saying encephalopathy
How do you pronounce encephalopathy?
Say en-sef-uh-LAW-puh-thee. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɔpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encephalopathy?
Encephalopathy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAW). Broken into parts: en · sef · uh · LAW · puh · thee.