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How to pronounce 20 medical terms

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A five-word listening round

  1. Choose five words below. Open each linked word and play its APG video.
  2. Write one sound observation: the strongest syllable, a silent letter, a consonant connection, or a variant you hear.
  3. Say the original practice phrase, then write and say your own sentence.
  4. Read the word’s listening note and compare it with your observation. Repeat any word you want to revisit.
Your listening record — choose five, then return for another round
Word & videoPractice phraseWhat I hear / my sentence
anemiaThe doctor ordered a test for anemia.
aneurysmThe scan showed an aneurysm.
arrhythmiaShe asked her doctor about the arrhythmia.
arthritisArthritis makes it difficult for him to open jars.
asthmaShe told the nurse about her asthma.
cirrhosisThe specialist discussed the diagnosis of cirrhosis.
diabetesHe has lived with diabetes for years.
eczemaShe has eczema on her hands.
esophagusThe diagram shows the esophagus and stomach.
migraineA migraine kept her home from work.
osteoporosisShe asked about a screening test for osteoporosis.
psoriasisHe has psoriasis on his elbows.
acetaminophenThe label lists acetaminophen as an ingredient.
analgesicThe pharmacist answered a question about the analgesic.
anatomyWe studied anatomy in the laboratory.
aortaThe diagram labels the aorta.
asymptomaticShe remained asymptomatic throughout the study.
atrophyThe specialist looked for signs of muscle atrophy.
diaphragmThe illustration shows the diaphragm below the lungs.
epidemiologyShe teaches epidemiology at the university.

Test your pronunciation knowledge

Choose one answer for each question. The answer key includes explanations and source links.

  1. Which written letter is silent at the start of “psoriasis”?

    1. The s
    2. The p
    3. The r

  2. Which sound finishes “diaphragm”?

    1. m
    2. g
    3. k

  3. Which familiar word has the same th sound as “arrhythmia”?

    1. Thin
    2. Thought
    3. This

  4. Which syllable carries the main stress in “anemia”?

    1. The first
    2. The second
    3. The fourth
Show the answer key

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  1. B. The p “Psoriasis” begins with s. The written p is silent, and the main stress falls on the later eye vowel.

    Source: CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

  2. A. m “Diaphragm” ends with m. The written g is silent, and ph has an f sound.

    Source: CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

  3. C. This “Arrhythmia” uses voiced /ð/, as in this, followed by m. It differs from the unvoiced th in thin.

    Source: CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

  4. B. The second “Anemia” has four syllables and stresses its second syllable, with an ee vowel. The opening and ending are lighter.

    Source: CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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