How to Pronounce Phocomelia

To pronounce "phocomelia", say PHOC-om-el-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phocomelia”

"phocomelia" has 4 syllables: phoc-om-el-ia.

What does phocomelia mean?

noun

  1. A congenital disorder of the limbs, the affected person being born with abnormally short or missing bones and flipper-like hands or feet.

Related words

phokomeliacacomeliaacromeliaectromeliaameliacamptomeliaacheiropodycampomelia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phocomelia"?▾

"Phocomelia" has 4 syllables: phoc · om · el · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "phocomelia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phocomelia" is /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/.

What does "phocomelia" mean?▾

Phocomelia: A congenital disorder of the limbs, the affected person being born with abnormally short or missing bones and flipper-like hands or feet.

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