How to Pronounce "alopecia"
word
ˌæl.əʊˈpiː.ʃə
al-oh-PEE-shuh
ɐləʊpˈiːʃɐ
al-oh-PEE-shuh
Definition
Alopecia is a medical term for hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body, which can happen for different reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæl.əʊˈpiː.ʃə
British English
ɐləʊpˈiːʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-oh-PEE-shuh
UK
al-oh-PEE-shuh
Listen in Context
Alopecia can cause people to lose hair suddenly.
Some children have alopecia and lose all their hair.
Doctors study different types of alopecia to find better treatments.
After chemotherapy, many patients experience alopecia as a side effect.