How to Pronounce “anaphylaxis”
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- American (US)
- /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/
What “anaphylaxis” means
noun — Extreme sensitivity to a substance such as a foreign protein or drug.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “anaphylaxis” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "anaphylaxis" mean?
anaphylaxis (noun): Extreme sensitivity to a substance such as a foreign protein or drug.
What is the IPA transcription of "anaphylaxis"?
/ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/ in American English.
Which syllable is stressed in "anaphylaxis"?
“anaphylaxis” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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