How to pronounce euthanasia

euthanasia

/juːθəˈneɪʒə/

4 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /juːθəˈneɪʒjə/.

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

/j/as in yes	Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in food	A long “oo” with rounded lips.
/θ/as in think	Tongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/eɪ/as in day	Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ʒ/as in vision	Like “sh”, but with voice: the middle of “vision”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.

How do you pronounce euthanasia?

Euthanasia is pronounced /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /juːθəˈneɪʒjə/, is also used.

How many syllables are in euthanasia?

Euthanasia has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in euthanasia?

The third syllable: /juːθəˈneɪʒə/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in euthanasia?

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