How to pronounce menorrhea
Say it like men-uh-REE-uh. Menorrhea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- men
- uh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menorrhea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menGive 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. 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 menorrhea
American and British speakers say menorrhea in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛnəˈriə/ in the US and /ˌmɛnəˈriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: men-uh-REE-uh.
What does menorrhea mean?
- The flow of blood at menstruation
Where does menorrhea come from?
From meno- + -rrhea.
Words that rhyme with menorrhea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of menorrhea.
Questions about saying menorrhea
How do you pronounce menorrhea?
Say men-uh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛnəˈriə/. In British English it is /ˌmɛnəˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menorrhea?
Menorrhea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: men · uh · REE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say menorrhea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛnəˈriə/ and the British form is /ˌmɛnəˈriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.