How to Pronounce Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity Pronunciation
KRON-ik LUNG dih-ZEEZ of preh-mah-CHOOR-ih-tee
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
KRON
stress here
ik LUNG dih
ZEEZ of preh
mah
CHOOR
stress here
ih
tee
7 syllables
What is Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity?
A synonym for bronchopulmonary dysplasia, describing the ongoing lung problems in premature infants who needed respiratory support after birth. These infants have ongoing breathing difficulties, increased susceptibility to infections, and may need supplemental oxygen for months or years.
Questions About Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
How do you pronounce 'Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity'?
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Say it like this: KRON-ik LUNG dih-ZEEZ of preh-mah-CHOOR-ih-tee. The first word rhymes with 'sonic,' the second rhymes with 'rung,' and 'prematurity' ends with a sound like 'tee.' The stress falls on KRON in the first word and on CHOOR in the last word.
Which syllable gets the stress in 'Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity'?
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The main stress is on KRON (the first syllable of 'chronic'), and there's a secondary stress on CHOOR in 'prematurity.' A common mistake is stressing the wrong part of 'prematurity'—remember it's preh-mah-CHOOR-ih-tee, not preh-mah-tu-RY-tee.
How do you break 'Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity' into syllables?
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Break it down like this: KRON-ik (2 syllables) LUNG (1 syllable) dih-ZEEZ (2 syllables) of (1 syllable) preh-mah-CHOOR-ih-tee (5 syllables). That gives you 11 syllables total, which is why it helps to say each part separately when you're learning it.
What does 'chronic' mean in 'Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity'?
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'Chronic' comes from the Greek word 'chronos,' which means time. It describes something that lasts a long time or keeps happening over and over, rather than something sudden and short-lived. In this term, it tells you this is an ongoing lung condition, not a temporary one.
Is there a shorter way to say 'Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity'?
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Yes! It's often called 'bronchopulmonary dysplasia' or BPD for short. You might also hear healthcare workers use the abbreviation CLDP, though that's less common than saying the full name or using BPD.
What does 'prematurity' mean in plain English?
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'Prematurity' refers to being born too early, before a baby has finished developing in the womb. It comes from the Latin word 'maturus,' meaning ripe or ready. In this term, it's part of the full name because this condition specifically affects babies who were born early.
What's a common mistake when saying this term?
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People often mispronounce 'disease' as dih-ZEEZ (which is correct), but then stress the wrong syllable in 'prematurity'—they say 'pree-mah-tu-RY-tee' instead of 'preh-mah-CHOOR-ih-tee.' Remember: the stress goes on the third syllable, CHOOR, not on the last syllable.
Can you use 'Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity' in a simple sentence?
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Sure! You might say: 'The doctor explained that the baby's condition is called Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity because he was born early and needed help breathing.' Or: 'Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity is also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia.'