How to pronounce quadriplegia
Say it like kwah-drih-PLEE-juh. Quadriplegia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEE).
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- kwah
- drih
- PLEE
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadriplegia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- drihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quadriplegia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwod-rih-PLEE-juh.
What does quadriplegia mean?
- Paralysis from the neck down.
- Paralysis of all four limbs.
Questions about saying quadriplegia
How do you pronounce quadriplegia?
Say kwah-drih-PLEE-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɑdrɪˈplidʒə/. In British English it is /ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadriplegia?
Quadriplegia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEE). Broken into parts: kwah · drih · PLEE · juh.
Is quadriplegia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒə/ (kwod-rih-PLEE-juh).