How to pronounce hyposelenemia
Say it like hy-poh-sel-uh-NEE-mee-uh. Hyposelenemia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEE).
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- hy
- poh
- sel
- uh
- NEE
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyposelenemia 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.
- selGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep 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 hyposelenemia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-sel-uh-NEE-mee-uh.
What does hyposelenemia mean?
- The condition of having insufficient selenium in the bloodstream.
Where does hyposelenemia come from?
From hypo- + seleno- + -emia.
Words that rhyme with hyposelenemia
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Questions about saying hyposelenemia
How do you pronounce hyposelenemia?
Say hy-poh-sel-uh-NEE-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˌsɛləˈnimiə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˌsɛləˈniːmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyposelenemia?
Hyposelenemia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEE). Broken into parts: hy · poh · sel · uh · NEE · mee · uh.
Is hyposelenemia 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˌsɛləˈniːmiə/ (hy-poh-sel-uh-NEE-mee-uh).