How to Pronounce Emphysema

To pronounce "emphysema", say EMPHYS-em-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “emphysema”

"emphysema" has 3 syllables: emphys-em-a. It rhymes with schema and prima, if that helps it stick.

What does emphysema mean?

noun

  1. An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.
  2. Pulmonary emphysema, a chronic lung disease, one type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Synonyms

pneumatosis

Words that rhyme with emphysema

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

schemaprimaedemapimajemimadecimahaemahaema-delimahalimagrimaalima

Related words

copd

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emphysema"?▾

"Emphysema" has 3 syllables: emphys · em · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "emphysema"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emphysema" is /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/.

What does "emphysema" mean?▾

Emphysema: An abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues, most commonly the lungs.

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