How to Pronounce Diarrhoea

To pronounce "diarrhoea", say DIARRH-oea — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

DIARRH-oea

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💡 Tip for remembering “diarrhoea”

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

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

What does diarrhoea 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

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Words that rhyme with diarrhoea

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideastriaaseaureadyspneagallerialogophiliadiarrheagonorrheatortillapizzeriayttria

Related words

diarrheadiarrhoealdiarrhealcholeraicdysenterylienterictripecholera

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diarrhoea"?▾

"Diarrhoea" has 2 syllables: diarrh · oea.

What does "diarrhoea" mean?▾

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

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