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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