How to pronounce phocomelia
Say it like foh-kuh-MEE-lee-uh. Phocomelia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- foh
- kuh
- MEE
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phocomelia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep 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 phocomelia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-kuh-MEE-lee-uh.
What does phocomelia mean?
- A congenital disorder of the limbs, the affected person being born with abnormally short or missing bones and flipper-like hands or feet.
Words that rhyme with phocomelia
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Questions about saying phocomelia
How do you pronounce phocomelia?
Say foh-kuh-MEE-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊkəˈmiliə/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phocomelia?
Phocomelia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: foh · kuh · MEE · lee · uh.
Is phocomelia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːliə/ (foh-kuh-MEE-lee-uh).