How to Pronounce Diarrhea

To pronounce "diarrhea", say DIARRH-ea — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌdaɪɝˈiə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌdaɪɝˈiə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diarrhea”

"diarrhea" has 2 syllables: diarrh-ea. It rhymes with idea and stria, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: diarrhoea — easy to mix up when writing.

What does diarrhea mean?

noun

  1. A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very fluid or watery bowel movements.
  2. The watery or very soft excrement that comes from such bowel movements.

Synonyms

runsshitsskitterssquirtssquitstrots

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Words that rhyme with diarrhea

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideastriaaseaureadyspneagallerialogophiliagonorrheadiarrhoeatortillapizzeriayttria

Related words

diarrhoeadiarrhoealdysenteryexcrementsubstanceloosenessflux

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diarrhea"?▾

"Diarrhea" has 2 syllables: diarrh · ea.

What is the IPA transcription of "diarrhea"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diarrhea" is /ˌdaɪɝˈiə/.

What does "diarrhea" mean?▾

Diarrhea: A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very fluid or watery bowel movements.

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