How to Pronounce Phenylketonuria

To pronounce "phenylketonuria", say PHENYLK-et-on-ur-ia — 5 syllables, IPA /fɛnʌɪlkiːtəˈnjʊəɹɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/fɛnʌɪlkiːtəˈnjʊəɹɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phenylketonuria”

"phenylketonuria" has 5 syllables: phenylk-et-on-ur-ia.

What does phenylketonuria mean?

noun

  1. A metabolic disorder in which individuals lack the liver enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) which is needed to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.

Synonyms

PKU

Related words

phenylketoneuriahypophenylalaninemiaphenylalaninemiaalkaptonuriahyperphenylalanemiaalcaptonuriahawkinsinuria

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phenylketonuria"?▾

"Phenylketonuria" has 5 syllables: phenylk · et · on · ur · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "phenylketonuria"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phenylketonuria" is /fɛnʌɪlkiːtəˈnjʊəɹɪə/.

What does "phenylketonuria" mean?▾

Phenylketonuria: A metabolic disorder in which individuals lack the liver enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) which is needed to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine.

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