word
Medical
Pneumonia
noo-MOH-nyuh
/nuːˈmoʊniə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Pneumonia
Dictionary meaning
A lung infection that inflames the air sacs.
Pronunciation tips
- The ‘p’ is silent.
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