How to pronounce

Pneumonia

/numoʊnjʌ/

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US English

/numoʊnjʌ/

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UK English

/numoʊnjʌ/

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Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

nu · MOAN · ya

Often say 'puh-NEU-monia' — the 'p' is silent and there's no 'nee' sound.

Remember: 'No moan' in pneumonia — nu-MOAN-ya!

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