How to pronounce lissencephaly
Say it like lis-en-SEF-uh-lee. Lissencephaly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF).
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- lis
- en
- SEF
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lissencephaly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lissencephaly
American and British speakers say lissencephaly in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪsɛnˈsɛfəli/ in the US and /ˌlɪsɛnˈsɛfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: lis-en-SEF-uh-lee.
What does lissencephaly mean?
- The condition of having a smooth appearance on the surface of the brain.
- An abnormality of brain development marked by the presence of a smooth cerebral cortex with few or no convolutions; frequently associated with severe developmental disability.
Words that rhyme with lissencephaly
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Questions about saying lissencephaly
How do you pronounce lissencephaly?
Say lis-en-SEF-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪsɛnˈsɛfəli/. In British English it is /ˌlɪsɛnˈsɛfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lissencephaly?
Lissencephaly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEF). Broken into parts: lis · en · SEF · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say lissencephaly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪsɛnˈsɛfəli/ and the British form is /ˌlɪsɛnˈsɛfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.