How to pronounce quadriplegic
Say it like kwah-drih-PUH-lee-jik. Quadriplegic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUH).
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- kwah
- drih
- PUH
- lee
- jik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadriplegic 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.
- PUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quadriplegic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwod-rih-PUH-lee-jik.
What does quadriplegic mean?
- Of, related to, or suffering from quadriplegia.
- One who suffers from quadriplegia.
Questions about saying quadriplegic
How do you pronounce quadriplegic?
Say kwah-drih-PUH-lee-jik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɑdrɪˈpəlidʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkwɒdrɪˈpəliːdʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadriplegic?
Quadriplegic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUH). Broken into parts: kwah · drih · PUH · lee · jik.
Is quadriplegic 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 /ˌkwɒdrɪˈpəliːdʒɪk/ (kwod-rih-PUH-lee-jik).