How to pronounce hypothyroidism
Say it like hy-puh-THY-roy-diz-um. Hypothyroidism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY).
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- hy
- puh
- THY
- roy
- diz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypothyroidism 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- royKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypothyroidism
American and British speakers say hypothyroidism in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-puh-THY-roy-diz-um.
What does hypothyroidism mean?
- The disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.
Where does hypothyroidism come from?
Coined c. between 1900 and 1905 from hypo- (“under”) + thyroid + -ism.
Questions about saying hypothyroidism
How do you pronounce hypothyroidism?
Say hy-puh-THY-roy-diz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY). Broken into parts: hy · puh · THY · roy · diz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say hypothyroidism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.