How to Pronounce Leprosy

To pronounce "leprosy", say LEPR-osy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛpɹəsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɛpɹəsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “leprosy”

"leprosy" has 2 syllables: lepr-osy.

What does leprosy mean?

noun

  1. An infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae.

    “The Europeans brought new diseases such as smallpox, measles, dysentery, influenza, syphilis and leprosy.”

  2. In the Bible, a disease of the skin not conclusively identified, which can also affect clothes and houses.

Synonyms

Hansen's diseasemesel

Related words

lepromatouslepertuberculoiddiseasehistoiddimorphousillnesslepra

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leprosy"?▾

"Leprosy" has 2 syllables: lepr · osy.

What is the IPA transcription of "leprosy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leprosy" is /ˈlɛpɹəsi/.

What does "leprosy" mean?▾

Leprosy: An infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae.

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