How to Pronounce Thalassemia

To pronounce "thalassemia", say THAL-ass-em-ia — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

THAL-ass-em-ia

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💡 Tip for remembering “thalassemia”

"thalassemia" has 4 syllables: thal-ass-em-ia. It rhymes with thalassaemia, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: thalassaemia — easy to mix up when writing.

What does thalassemia mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of inherited disorders in which the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is reduced.

Words that rhyme with thalassemia

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thalassaemia

Related words

thalassaemiathalassemiacthalassaemicthaldyshemoglobinemiahypotrehalosemiahaemoglobinopathyhemoglobinopathy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thalassemia"?▾

"Thalassemia" has 4 syllables: thal · ass · em · ia.

What does "thalassemia" mean?▾

Thalassemia: Any of a group of inherited disorders in which the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is reduced.

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