How to pronounce hypochondriasis
Say it like hy-paw-kan-DRY-uh-sis. Hypochondriasis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DRY).
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US American/ˌhaɪpɔkænˈdraɪəsɪs/hy-paw-kan-DRY-uh-sis
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- hy
- paw
- kan
- DRY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypochondriasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does hypochondriasis mean?
noun
- A mental disorder (in some classifications of such disorders, including ICD-11) characterized by a persistent preoccupation with having or developing a serious illness, despite the absence of significant physical symptoms or evidence of disease.
Where does hypochondriasis come from?
From New Latin; by surface analysis, hypochondr(ium) + -iasis.
Questions about saying hypochondriasis
How do you pronounce hypochondriasis?
Say hy-paw-kan-DRY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɔkænˈdraɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypochondriasis?
Hypochondriasis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DRY). Broken into parts: hy · paw · kan · DRY · uh · sis.