How to pronounce naegleriasis
Say it like neg-luh-RY-uh-sis. Naegleriasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- neg
- luh
- RY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naegleriasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- negGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of naegleriasis
American and British speakers say naegleriasis in essentially the same way: /ˌnɛɡləˈraɪəsɪs/ in the US and /ˌnɛɡləˈraɪəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: neg-luh-RY-uh-sis.
What does naegleriasis mean?
- An infection of the brain by the free-living protist Naegleria fowleri.
Where does naegleriasis come from?
translingual Naegleria + English -iasis
Words that rhyme with naegleriasis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of naegleriasis.
Questions about saying naegleriasis
How do you pronounce naegleriasis?
Say neg-luh-RY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛɡləˈraɪəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌnɛɡləˈraɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naegleriasis?
Naegleriasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: neg · luh · RY · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say naegleriasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnɛɡləˈraɪəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌnɛɡləˈraɪəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.