How to pronounce orchialgia
Say it like or-kee-AL-juh. Orchialgia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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- or
- kee
- AL
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orchialgia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orchialgia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-kee-AL-juh.
What does orchialgia mean?
- Pain in the testes.“Orchialgia may be caused by injury, infection, surgery, cancer or testicular torsion and is a possible complication after vasectomy.”
Words that rhyme with orchialgia
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Questions about saying orchialgia
How do you pronounce orchialgia?
Say or-kee-AL-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrkiˈældʒə/. In British English it is /ˌɔːkiˈældʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orchialgia?
Orchialgia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: or · kee · AL · juh.
Is orchialgia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːkiˈældʒə/ (aw-kee-AL-juh).