How to Pronounce Pellagra

To pronounce "pellagra", say PELL-agr-a — 3 syllables, IPA /pɛˈlaɡɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pɛˈlaɡɹə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pellagra”

"pellagra" has 3 syllables: pell-agr-a. It rhymes with viagra and conagra, if that helps it stick.

What does pellagra mean?

noun

  1. A disease characterised by skin lesions and mental confusion, primarily caused by a niacin deficiency.

Words that rhyme with pellagra

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

viagraconagraagraniagarasinagra

Related words

vitaminaniacinamidosispellagrinhapalonychiadepigmentation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pellagra"?▾

"Pellagra" has 3 syllables: pell · agr · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "pellagra"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pellagra" is /pɛˈlaɡɹə/.

What does "pellagra" mean?▾

Pellagra: A disease characterised by skin lesions and mental confusion, primarily caused by a niacin deficiency.

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