How to Pronounce Porphyria

To pronounce "porphyria", say PORPHYR-ia — 2 syllables, IPA /pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “porphyria”

"porphyria" has 2 syllables: porphyr-ia.

What does porphyria mean?

noun

  1. Any of several usually hereditary abnormalities of porphyrin metabolism characterized by excretion of excess porphyrins in the urine.

Related words

variegateporphyrinopathyuroporphyriaporphyrinuriaprotoporphyriahematoporphyriahaematoporphyriacoproporphyria

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "porphyria"?▾

"Porphyria" has 2 syllables: porphyr · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "porphyria"?▾

The IPA transcription of "porphyria" is /pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə/.

What does "porphyria" mean?▾

Porphyria: Any of several usually hereditary abnormalities of porphyrin metabolism characterized by excretion of excess porphyrins in the urine.

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