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How to pronounce dyspnea

dyspnea
/dɪspˈniːə/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Dyspnea, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce dyspnea?

Dyspnea is pronounced /dɪspˈniːə/ in American English.

How many syllables are in dyspnea?

Dyspnea has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in dyspnea?

The second syllable: /dɪspˈniːə/.

What rhymes with dyspnea?

ikea, leah, rhea, hosea, eritrea.

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