How to Pronounce "dyslexia"
word
dɪˈsɫɛksiə
diss-LEK-see-uh
dɪslˈɛksiə
diss-LEK-see-uh
Definition
A learning difficulty that mainly affects a person's ability to read and interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but does not affect general intelligence.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsɫɛksiə
British English
dɪslˈɛksiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
diss-LEK-see-uh
UK
diss-LEK-see-uh
Listen in Context
He has dyslexia and finds reading difficult.
Children with dyslexia may need extra help at school.
Dyslexia does not affect intelligence.
She struggled with dyslexia for years before anyone noticed.