How to Pronounce Gonorrhea

To pronounce "gonorrhea", say GON-orrh-ea — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gonorrhea”

"gonorrhea" has 3 syllables: gon-orrh-ea. It rhymes with idea and stria, if that helps it stick.

What does gonorrhea mean?

noun

  1. An STD caused by a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

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Words that rhyme with gonorrhea

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ideastriaaseaureadyspneagallerialogophiliadiarrheadiarrhoeatortillapizzeriayttria

Related words

gonorrhoeaclapgonococcalincidencegonococcusgenocyteglimgleet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gonorrhea"?▾

"Gonorrhea" has 3 syllables: gon · orrh · ea.

What is the IPA transcription of "gonorrhea"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gonorrhea" is /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/.

What does "gonorrhea" mean?▾

Gonorrhea: An STD caused by a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

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