To pronounce "encephalopathy", say ENC-eph-al-op-athy — 5 syllables, IPA /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/
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"encephalopathy" has 5 syllables: enc-eph-al-op-athy. It rhymes with psychopathy and neuropathy, if that helps it stick.
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"Encephalopathy" has 5 syllables: enc · eph · al · op · athy.
The IPA transcription of "encephalopathy" is /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/.
Encephalopathy: Any of various conditions affecting the brain.
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