How to pronounce paronychia
Say it like par-uh-NIK-ee-uh. Paronychia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIK).
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- par
- uh
- NIK
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paronychia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of paronychia
American and British speakers say paronychia in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈnɪkiə/ in the US and /ˌpærəˈnɪkiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-NIK-ee-uh.
What does paronychia mean?
- An infection of the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.
Questions about saying paronychia
How do you pronounce paronychia?
Say par-uh-NIK-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈnɪkiə/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈnɪkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paronychia?
Paronychia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIK). Broken into parts: par · uh · NIK · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say paronychia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈnɪkiə/ and the British form is /ˌpærəˈnɪkiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.