How to Pronounce Functional Incontinence
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Functional Incontinence Pronunciation
FUNK-shun-al in-KON-tih-nens
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
FUNK
stress here
shun
al in
KON
stress here
tih
nens
6 syllables
What is Functional Incontinence?
... as multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. Overflow incontinence happens ... Functional incontinence happens when a physical or mental disability, ...
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Functional Incontinence
How do you pronounce 'functional incontinence'?
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Say it like this: FUNK-shun-al in-KON-tih-nens. The first word rhymes with "chunk," the second word sounds like "shun" (the way you might say "shun" someone), and the third word starts with the "in" sound like "inside." The stress falls on the first part of the first word: FUNK.
What is the stressed syllable in 'functional incontinence'?
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The stress falls on FUNK, the first syllable of the first word. A common mistake is stressing the wrong part and saying fun-SHUN-al, but the correct way puts the emphasis at the very beginning: FUNK-shun-al.
How do you break 'functional incontinence' into syllables?
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The word breaks down like this: FUNK-shun-al in-KON-tih-nens. The first word has three syllables, and the second word has four syllables, for a total of seven syllables when you say them together.
What does the word 'functional' mean in 'functional incontinence'?
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In this term, 'functional' means something is working the way it should, but a person cannot use it properly. Here, it refers to the urinary system itself working fine—the problem is not with the system, but with the person's ability to get to the bathroom in time.
What does 'incontinence' mean on its own?
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Incontinence is a general word meaning the loss or leaking of fluids from the body when you don't intend it to happen. It comes from a Latin word meaning 'not able to hold back,' and it's used in medical terms whenever doctors talk about uncontrolled leaking.
What is the plain-English way to describe functional incontinence?
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You could simply say it's 'leaking urine because you can't get to the bathroom in time.' The person's bladder and urinary system work normally, but they have trouble moving quickly or remembering where the bathroom is, so the leak happens.
Are there other medical words that use 'incontinence'?
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Yes! You might hear terms like 'urge incontinence' (sudden strong urge to urinate) or 'stress incontinence' (leaking during coughing or exercise). Each type of incontinence has a different cause, but they all use the same word 'incontinence' to mean unwanted leaking.
Can you use 'functional incontinence' in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The patient experienced functional incontinence because arthritis made it difficult to walk quickly to the bathroom.' This sentence shows that the person's body system works, but something else—in this case, difficulty walking—prevents them from using the bathroom in time.