How to Pronounce Atelectasis

To pronounce "atelectasis", say AT-el-ect-as-is — 5 syllables, IPA /ætɪˈlɛktəsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ætɪˈlɛktəsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “atelectasis”

"atelectasis" has 5 syllables: at-el-ect-as-is.

What does atelectasis mean?

noun

  1. The collapse of a part of or the whole lung caused by inner factors rather than a pneumothorax

Related words

platelikeaeroatelectasispneumonolysisectasisdystelectasispneumothoraxbronchiolectasispneumatothorax

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atelectasis"?▾

"Atelectasis" has 5 syllables: at · el · ect · as · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "atelectasis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "atelectasis" is /ætɪˈlɛktəsɪs/.

What does "atelectasis" mean?▾

Atelectasis: The collapse of a part of or the whole lung caused by inner factors rather than a pneumothorax

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