How to pronounce gonorrhea
Say it like gah-nuh-REE-uh. Gonorrhea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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US American/ˌɡɑnəˈriə/gah-nuh-REE-uh
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- gah
- nuh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonorrhea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does gonorrhea mean?
noun
- a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
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Questions about saying gonorrhea
How do you pronounce gonorrhea?
Say gah-nuh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɑnəˈriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: gah · nuh · REE · uh.