How to pronounce fibromyalgia
Say it like fy-broh-my-AL-juh. Fibromyalgia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- fy
- broh
- my
- AL
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibromyalgia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- brohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fibromyalgia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fy-broh-my-AL-juh.
What does fibromyalgia mean?
- A condition characterized by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints.
Where does fibromyalgia come from?
From fibro- (“tissue”) + my- (“muscle”) + -algia (“pain”).
Words that rhyme with fibromyalgia
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Questions about saying fibromyalgia
How do you pronounce fibromyalgia?
Say fy-broh-my-AL-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfaɪbroʊmaɪˈældʒə/. In British English it is /ˌfaɪbrəʊmaɪˈældʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: fy · broh · my · AL · juh.
Is fibromyalgia 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 /ˌfaɪbrəʊmaɪˈældʒə/ (fy-broh-my-AL-juh).