How to pronounce

Diphtheria

/dɪfθɪɹiɑ/

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US English

/dɪfθɪɹiɑ/

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UK English

/dɪfθɪɹiɑ/

Speed

Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

dif · THEER · ee · uh

Stressing the first syllable instead of the second.

Emphasize the FEAR in the middle: diph-THEER-ia.

Practice Speaking

Accent

Tap the mic, say “diphtheria”, then stop.

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