How to Pronounce Aphasia

To pronounce "aphasia", say APH-as-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈfeɪzɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈfeɪzɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aphasia”

"aphasia" has 3 syllables: aph-as-ia. It rhymes with euthanasia and fantasia, if that helps it stick.

What does aphasia mean?

noun

  1. A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

Words that rhyme with aphasia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

euthanasiafantasiadysplasiahyperplasiaanastasiaasiaaustralasiaaustrasiaeurasia

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aphasia"?▾

"Aphasia" has 3 syllables: aph · as · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "aphasia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aphasia" is /əˈfeɪzɪə/.

What does "aphasia" mean?▾

Aphasia: A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

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