How to Pronounce "cholera"
word
ˈkɑɫɝə
KAH-luh-ruh
kˈɒləɹɐ
KOL-uh-ruh
Definition
Cholera is a serious infectious disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, usually spread by contaminated water or food.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɫɝə
British English
kˈɒləɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-luh-ruh
UK
KOL-uh-ruh
Listen in Context
Cholera can cause severe dehydration if not treated quickly.
Clean water helps prevent cholera outbreaks.
Doctors treated many patients with cholera in the hospital.
There was a major cholera outbreak after the flood.