How to pronounce porphyria
Say it like por-FIR-ee-uh. Porphyria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIR).
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- por
- FIR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porphyria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- FIRSay 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 porphyria
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: paw-FIR-ee-uh.
What does porphyria mean?
- Any of several usually hereditary abnormalities of porphyrin metabolism characterized by excretion of excess porphyrins in the urine.
Where does porphyria come from?
From porphyrin, from German Porphyrin.
Words that rhyme with porphyria
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Questions about saying porphyria
How do you pronounce porphyria?
Say por-FIR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /pɔrˈfɪriə/. In British English it is /pɔːˈfɪriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porphyria?
Porphyria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIR). Broken into parts: por · FIR · ee · uh.
Is porphyria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɔːˈfɪriə/ (paw-FIR-ee-uh).