How to Pronounce "porphyria"
word
pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə
pawr-FI-ree-uh
pɔːfˈɪɹiə
paw-FI-ree-uh
Definition
Porphyria is a group of rare diseases in which the body cannot properly make heme, an important part of hemoglobin, sometimes causing skin or nerve problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə
British English
pɔːfˈɪɹiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pawr-FI-ree-uh
UK
paw-FI-ree-uh
Listen in Context
Porphyria can cause serious health problems.
Doctors test for porphyria with blood and urine tests.
People with porphyria may feel pain or weakness.
He was finally diagnosed with porphyria after years of mysterious symptoms.