How to Pronounce Elephantiasis

To pronounce "elephantiasis", say EL-eph-ant-ias-is — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “elephantiasis”

"elephantiasis" has 5 syllables: el-eph-ant-ias-is. It rhymes with diocese and psoriasis, if that helps it stick.

What does elephantiasis mean?

noun

  1. A complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic vessels, usually in the legs or scrotum, causing extreme enlargement of the infected area.

Words that rhyme with elephantiasis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diocesepsoriasisarchdiocesecyesisiasis

Related words

filarialpachydermiaelephantitiselephantitusfilariasispodoconiosisfilariosischylocele

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elephantiasis"?▾

"Elephantiasis" has 5 syllables: el · eph · ant · ias · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "elephantiasis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elephantiasis" is /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/.

What does "elephantiasis" mean?▾

Elephantiasis: A complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic vessels, usually in the legs or scrotum, causing extreme enlargement of the infected area.

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