How to Pronounce Urea
yoo-REE-a
IPA: /joʊɒ.ˈriː.æ/
yoo
REE
a
Urea is pronounced yoo-REE-a
How do you pronounce Urea?
Urea is pronounced “yoo-REE-a”. It has 3 syllables: yoo ‑ ree ‑ a. The stress falls on the second syllable, “ree”.
How many syllables are in Urea?
Urea has 3 syllables: yoo ‑ ree ‑ a.
What does Urea mean?
Cerebral edema
Word Parts
root
urea
carbamide (nitrogen waste product/osmotic agent)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (REE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Cerebral edema. Increases urine output by osmotic effect. Used for cerebral edema and acute renal failure.
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