How to pronounce alzheimer's

alzheimer's

/ˈælzhaɪmərz/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈɑːtszhaɪmərz/.

/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/h/as in hello	A light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/aɪ/as in time	Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

How do you pronounce alzheimer's?

Alzheimer's is pronounced /ˈælzhaɪmərz/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈɑːtszhaɪmərz/, is also used.

How many syllables are in alzheimer's?

Alzheimer's has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in alzheimer's?

The first syllable: /ˈælzhaɪmərz/.