How to Pronounce Hyperalgesia

To pronounce "hyperalgesia", say HYPER-alg-es-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌæl.dʒiːzɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌæl.dʒiːzɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hyperalgesia”

"hyperalgesia" has 4 syllables: hyper-alg-es-ia.

What does hyperalgesia mean?

noun

  1. An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues.

Antonyms

hypoalgesia

Related words

algesiahyperlagesiahyperalgiahypalgesiahyperpathiahypoalgesiaalgesimetryalgesthesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hyperalgesia"?▾

"Hyperalgesia" has 4 syllables: hyper · alg · es · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "hyperalgesia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hyperalgesia" is /ˈhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌæl.dʒiːzɪə/.

What does "hyperalgesia" mean?▾

Hyperalgesia: An increased sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues.

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