To pronounce "alkaptonuria", say ALK-apt-on-ur-ia — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
alkaptonuria
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ALK-apt-on-ur-ia
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"alkaptonuria" has 5 syllables: alk-apt-on-ur-ia. It rhymes with alcaptonuria, if that helps it stick.
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"Alkaptonuria" has 5 syllables: alk · apt · on · ur · ia.
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