How to Pronounce Anorexia

To pronounce "anorexia", say AN-or-ex-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “anorexia”

"anorexia" has 4 syllables: an-or-ex-ia. It rhymes with dyslexia and breccia, if that helps it stick.

What does anorexia mean?

noun

  1. Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.
  2. Anorexia nervosa.

Words that rhyme with anorexia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dyslexiabrecciarhexiaalexia

Related words

cachexiaappetitesuddennervosaundereatinghyporexiainappetencehypoalimentation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anorexia"?▾

"Anorexia" has 4 syllables: an · or · ex · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "anorexia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anorexia" is /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/.

What does "anorexia" mean?▾

Anorexia: Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.

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