How to pronounce pellagra
Say it like puh-LAG-ruh. Pellagra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAG).
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- puh
- LAG
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pellagra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pellagra
American and British speakers say pellagra in essentially the same way: /pəˈlæɡrə/ in the US and /pɪˈlæɡrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-LAG-ruh.
What does pellagra mean?
- A disease characterized by skin lesions and mental confusion, primarily caused by a niacin deficiency.
Questions about saying pellagra
How do you pronounce pellagra?
Say puh-LAG-ruh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlæɡrə/. In British English it is /pɪˈlæɡrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pellagra?
Pellagra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAG). Broken into parts: puh · LAG · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say pellagra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlæɡrə/ and the British form is /pɪˈlæɡrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.