How to Pronounce Chlamydia

To pronounce "chlamydia", say CHLAMYD-ia — 2 syllables, IPA /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/kləˈmɪd.i.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chlamydia”

"chlamydia" has 2 syllables: chlamyd-ia. It rhymes with lydia and actinidia, if that helps it stick.

What does chlamydia mean?

noun

  1. Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.
  2. Any of various coccoid microorganisms of the genus Chlamydia that are pathogenic to humans and other animals.

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Words that rhyme with chlamydia

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lydiaactinidianumidianydia

Related words

infectionchlamydiasistrachomachlamydaemiachlamydiosisbedsoniacholychytridiosis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chlamydia"?▾

"Chlamydia" has 2 syllables: chlamyd · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "chlamydia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chlamydia" is /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/.

What does "chlamydia" mean?▾

Chlamydia: Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.

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