How to Pronounce Dyspnea

To pronounce "dyspnea", say DYSPNEA — one syllable, IPA /dɪspˈniːə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/dɪspˈniːə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dyspnea”

"dyspnea" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with idea and stria, if that helps it stick.

What does dyspnea mean?

noun

  1. Difficult or labored respiration; shortness of breath.

Synonyms

breathlessnessshortness of breath

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Words that rhyme with dyspnea

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ideastriaaseaureagallerialogophiliadiarrheagonorrheadiarrhoeatortillapizzeriayttria

Related words

breathshortnessbreathlessnessorthopneatachypnea

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dyspnea"?▾

"Dyspnea" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dyspnea"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dyspnea" is /dɪspˈniːə/.

What does "dyspnea" mean?▾

Dyspnea: Difficult or labored respiration; shortness of breath.

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