To pronounce "thalassaemia", say THAL-ass-aem-ia — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"thalassaemia" has 4 syllables: thal-ass-aem-ia. It rhymes with thalassemia, if that helps it stick.
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"Thalassaemia" has 4 syllables: thal · ass · aem · ia.
Thalassaemia: Any of a group of inherited disorders in which the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is reduced.
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