How to pronounce paraplegia
Say it like per-uh-PLEE-jee-uh. Paraplegia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEE).
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US American/ˌpɛrəˈplidʒiə/per-uh-PLEE-jee-uh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- per
- uh
- PLEE
- jee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraplegia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive 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.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jeeKeep 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 paraplegia mean?
noun
- A condition where the lower half of a patient's body is paralyzed and cannot move.
Questions about saying paraplegia
How do you pronounce paraplegia?
Say per-uh-PLEE-jee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈplidʒiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraplegia?
Paraplegia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEE). Broken into parts: per · uh · PLEE · jee · uh.