How to Pronounce Daltonism

To pronounce "daltonism", say DALT-on-ism — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DALT-on-ism

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💡 Tip for remembering “daltonism”

"daltonism" has 3 syllables: dalt-on-ism.

What does daltonism mean?

noun

  1. Inability or defective ability to perceive or distinguish certain colors, especially red-green color blindness.
  2. Achromatopsia.

Synonyms

color blindnessdichromatism

Related words

deuteranopiagreen-blindnesscolorblindnesscolourblindnesscolour-blindnesscolor-blindnessprotanopiadichromatism

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How many syllables are in "daltonism"?▾

"Daltonism" has 3 syllables: dalt · on · ism.

What does "daltonism" mean?▾

Daltonism: Inability or defective ability to perceive or distinguish certain colors, especially red-green color blindness.

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