How to pronounce

Diphtheria

/dɪfθɪɹiɑ/

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US English

/dɪfθɪɹiɑ/

Active

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UK English

/dɪfθɪɹiɑ/

Speed

Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

dip · THEE · ri · a

Often say 'dip-THER-ee-uh' with a hard 'th' instead of 'THEE'.

Remember: it’s THEE in the middle, like 'THEE' disease.

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