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How to pronounce lymphadenopathy

lymphadenopathy
/lɪmfəˈdenəpæθi/
6 syllables, stress on the third

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

Lymphadenopathy, sound by sound

/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/θ/as in thinkTongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce lymphadenopathy?

Lymphadenopathy is pronounced /lɪmfəˈdenəpæθi/ in American English.

How many syllables are in lymphadenopathy?

Lymphadenopathy has 6 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in lymphadenopathy?

The third syllable: /lɪmfəˈdenəpæθi/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in lymphadenopathy?

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

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