How to Pronounce "alexia"
word
əˈɫɛksiə
uh-LEK-see-uh
ɐlˈɛksiə
uh-LEK-see-uh
Definition
Alexia is a medical condition where a person loses the ability to read, even though they can still see and write. It is usually caused by brain damage.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫɛksiə
British English
ɐlˈɛksiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LEK-see-uh
UK
uh-LEK-see-uh
Listen in Context
After his stroke, he developed alexia and could not read books anymore.
Alexia makes reading signs and newspapers very difficult.
Doctors diagnosed her with alexia after some tests.
My uncle struggled with alexia for months before learning new ways to communicate.