How to pronounce healthspan
Say it like HELTH-span. Healthspan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HELTH).
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- HELTH
- span
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Healthspan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of healthspan
American and British speakers say healthspan in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlθˌspæn/ in the US and /ˈhɛlθspæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HELTH-span.
What does healthspan mean?
- The length of time in one's life where one is generally in good health.
Where does healthspan come from?
From health + span, modeled after lifespan.
Questions about saying healthspan
How do you pronounce healthspan?
Say HELTH-span. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlθˌspæn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlθspæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in healthspan?
Healthspan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HELTH). Broken into parts: HELTH · span.
Do Americans and Brits say healthspan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlθˌspæn/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlθspæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.