How to Pronounce "dystrophy"
word
ˈdɪstɹəfi
DIS-truh-fee
dˈɪstɹəfi
DIS-truh-fee
Definition
A medical condition where tissue or an organ weakens or wastes away, typically due to poor nutrition or problems with how the body maintains itself. Often refers to muscle disorders like muscular dystrophy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪstɹəfi
British English
dˈɪstɹəfi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-truh-fee
UK
DIS-truh-fee
Listen in Context
Muscular dystrophy affects many children worldwide.
Doctors study different types of dystrophy to find treatments.
Some people with dystrophy use wheelchairs.
His family supports him in living with dystrophy every day.