How to pronounce malakoplakia
Say it like mal-uh-koh-PLAK-ee-uh. Malakoplakia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLAK).
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- mal
- uh
- koh
- PLAK
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malakoplakia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 malakoplakia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mal-uh-koh-PLAK-ee-uh.
What does malakoplakia mean?
- Inflammation of the mucous membrane of a hollow organ (as the urinary bladder) characterized by the formation of soft granulomatous lesions.
Questions about saying malakoplakia
How do you pronounce malakoplakia?
Say mal-uh-koh-PLAK-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæləkoʊˈplækiə/. In British English it is /ˌmæləkəʊˈplækiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malakoplakia?
Malakoplakia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLAK). Broken into parts: mal · uh · koh · PLAK · ee · uh.
Is malakoplakia 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 /ˌmæləkəʊˈplækiə/ (mal-uh-koh-PLAK-ee-uh).