How to pronounce giardia
Say it like jee-AR-dee-uh. Giardia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AR).
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- jee
- AR
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giardia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep 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 giardia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jee-AH-dee-uh.
What does giardia mean?
- The human intestinal parasite Giardia lamblia.
- Giardiasis, the disease caused by the parasite.
Where does giardia come from?
From the genus name Giardia.
Words that rhyme with giardia
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Questions about saying giardia
How do you pronounce giardia?
Say jee-AR-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑrdiə/. In British English it is /dʒiˈɑːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giardia?
Giardia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AR). Broken into parts: jee · AR · dee · uh.
Is giardia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dʒiˈɑːdiə/ (jee-AH-dee-uh).