How to Pronounce "diphtheria"
word
dɪfˈθɪɹiɑ
dif-THEER-ee-ah
dɪfθˈiəɹɪɐ
dif-THEE-ree-uh
Definition
Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria, often affecting the throat and airways and can be life-threatening if not treated.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪfˈθɪɹiɑ
British English
dɪfθˈiəɹɪɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dif-THEER-ee-ah
UK
dif-THEE-ree-uh
Listen in Context
Diphtheria can make it hard to breathe.
There is a vaccine to protect against diphtheria.
Diphtheria spreads easily from person to person.
Doctors rarely see diphtheria cases now thanks to vaccination.