How to pronounce orthopnoea
Say it like or-THAHP-nee-uh. Orthopnoea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAHP).
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US American/ɔrˈθɑpniə/or-THAHP-nee-uh
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- or
- THAHP
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthopnoea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep 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.
What does orthopnoea mean?
noun
- Shortness of breath when lying flat, causing the person to have to sleep propped up in bed or sitting in a chair.
Questions about saying orthopnoea
How do you pronounce orthopnoea?
Say or-THAHP-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈθɑpniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthopnoea?
Orthopnoea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAHP). Broken into parts: or · THAHP · nee · uh.