How to pronounce progeria
Say it like proh-JEE-uh-ree-uh. Progeria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- proh
- JEE
- uh
- ree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Progeria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep 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 progeria
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-JEE-uh-ree-uh.
What does progeria mean?
- An extremely rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age.
Questions about saying progeria
How do you pronounce progeria?
Say proh-JEE-uh-ree-uh. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈdʒiəriə/. In British English it is /prəʊˈdʒiːəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in progeria?
Progeria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: proh · JEE · uh · ree · uh.
Is progeria 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 /prəʊˈdʒiːəriə/ (proh-JEE-uh-ree-uh).