How to pronounce veisalgia
Say it like vay-SAL-jih-uh. Veisalgia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL).
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- vay
- SAL
- jih
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veisalgia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of veisalgia
American and British speakers say veisalgia in essentially the same way: /veɪˈsældʒɪə/ in the US and /veɪˈsældʒɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: vay-SAL-jih-uh.
What does veisalgia mean?
- The unpleasant after-effects of the consumption of alcohol; a hangover.
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Questions about saying veisalgia
How do you pronounce veisalgia?
Say vay-SAL-jih-uh. The American pronunciation is /veɪˈsældʒɪə/. In British English it is /veɪˈsældʒɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veisalgia?
Veisalgia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL). Broken into parts: vay · SAL · jih · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say veisalgia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /veɪˈsældʒɪə/ and the British form is /veɪˈsældʒɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.