How to pronounce encephalopathy

encephalopathy

/ensefəˈlɔːpəθi/

6 syllables, stress on the fourth

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th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɔː/as in thought	A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/θ/as in think	Tongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

How do you pronounce encephalopathy?

Encephalopathy is pronounced /ensefəˈlɔːpəθi/ in American English.

How many syllables are in encephalopathy?

Encephalopathy has 6 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in encephalopathy?

The fourth syllable: /ensefəˈlɔːpəθi/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in encephalopathy?

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.