How to pronounce rachioplegia
Say it like ray-kee-oh-PLEE-juh. Rachioplegia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLEE).
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- ray
- kee
- oh
- PLEE
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rachioplegia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 rachioplegia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ray-kee-oh-PLEE-juh.
What does rachioplegia mean?
- Paralysis of the spine or spinal column.
Questions about saying rachioplegia
How do you pronounce rachioplegia?
Say ray-kee-oh-PLEE-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˌreɪkioʊˈplidʒə/. In British English it is /ˌreɪkiəʊˈpliːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rachioplegia?
Rachioplegia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLEE). Broken into parts: ray · kee · oh · PLEE · juh.
Is rachioplegia 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 /ˌreɪkiəʊˈpliːdʒə/ (ray-kee-oh-PLEE-juh).