How to Pronounce "amelia"

word

US

/əˈmiɫjə/

uh-MEEL-yuh

UK

/əˈmiːljə/

uh-MEE-lee-uh

Definition

A rare birth defect where one or more limbs are completely missing at birth due to a failure in limb development.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈmiɫjə/

British English

/əˈmiːljə/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-MEEL-yuh

UK

uh-MEE-lee-uh

Listen in Context

The doctor explained that the baby was born with amelia in one arm.

Amelia can affect both legs or both arms.

Children with amelia may need special care.

Doctors say amelia is very rare and can be detected by ultrasound.