How to pronounce idiopathy
Say it like ih-dee-OP-uh-thee. Idiopathy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce idiopathy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ih
- dee
- OP
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiopathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of idiopathy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-dee-OP-uh-thee.
What does idiopathy mean?
- A disease or condition arising spontaneously or having no known cause.
Words that rhyme with idiopathy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of idiopathy.
Questions about saying idiopathy
How do you pronounce idiopathy?
Say ih-dee-OP-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /ɪdiˈɑpəθi/. In British English it is /ɪdiˈɒpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiopathy?
Idiopathy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP). Broken into parts: ih · dee · OP · uh · thee.
Is idiopathy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪdiˈɒpəθi/ (ih-dee-OP-uh-thee).