How to pronounce nephronophthisis
Say it like nef-roh-nuf-THY-sis. Nephronophthisis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nephronophthisis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- nef
- roh
- nuf
- THY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nephronophthisis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nephronophthisis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nef-roh-nuf-THY-sis.
What does nephronophthisis mean?
- A genetic disorder of the kidneys which affects children.
Words that rhyme with nephronophthisis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nephronophthisis.
Questions about saying nephronophthisis
How do you pronounce nephronophthisis?
Say nef-roh-nuf-THY-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛfroʊnəfˈθaɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌnɛfrəʊnəfˈθaɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nephronophthisis?
Nephronophthisis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY). Broken into parts: nef · roh · nuf · THY · sis.
Is nephronophthisis 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 /ˌnɛfrəʊnəfˈθaɪsɪs/ (nef-roh-nuf-THY-sis).