How to pronounce hypoproteinuria
Say it like hy-poh-proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh. Hypoproteinuria has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NYUUR).
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- hy
- poh
- proh
- tee
- NYUUR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypoproteinuria 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep 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 hypoproteinuria
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-poh-proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh.
What does hypoproteinuria mean?
- The presence of abnormally low amount of protein in the urine: namely, even lower than the normally low amount.
Where does hypoproteinuria come from?
From hypo- + protein + -uria.
Questions about saying hypoproteinuria
How do you pronounce hypoproteinuria?
Say hy-poh-proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˌproʊtiˈnjʊriə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˌprəʊtiˈnjʊriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypoproteinuria?
Hypoproteinuria has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: hy · poh · proh · tee · NYUUR · ee · uh.
Is hypoproteinuria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌhaɪpəʊˌprəʊtiˈnjʊriə/ (hy-poh-proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh).