How to pronounce hemiplegia
Say it like hem-ih-PLEE-juh. Hemiplegia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEE).
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- hem
- ih
- PLEE
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemiplegia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hemiplegia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: hem-ih-PLEE-jee-uh.
What does hemiplegia mean?
- Total or partial inability to move one side of the body.
Questions about saying hemiplegia
How do you pronounce hemiplegia?
Say hem-ih-PLEE-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛmɪˈplidʒə/. In British English it is /ˌhɛmɪˈpliːdʒiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEE). Broken into parts: hem · ih · PLEE · juh.
Is hemiplegia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌhɛmɪˈpliːdʒiə/ (hem-ih-PLEE-jee-uh).