How to Pronounce “bigorexia” in English
/bɪgɒrɛksɪæ/
bi·go·re·xi·a
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IPA/bɪgɒrɛksɪæ/
Syllablesbi·go·re·xi·a
What does “bigorexia” mean?
NOUN
- A mental disorder in which the sufferer perceives themselves to have inadequate musculature; most common among bodybuilders.
Example sentences
- “The quest for perfect pecs is so strong that psychiatrists now sometimes refer to it as “bigorexia,” a form of muscle dysmorphia exhibited mostly by men and characterized by excessive weight lifting, a preoccupation with not feeling muscular enough and a strict adherence to eating foods that lower weight and build muscle.”
How to pronounce “bigorexia”
- Syllables:
- bi · go · re · xi · a
- IPA:
- /bɪgɒrɛksɪæ/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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“bigorexia” is pronounced /bɪgɒrɛksɪæ/ (bi · go · re · xi · a). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “bigorexia”?
“bigorexia” has 5 syllables: bi · go · re · xi · a.
What does “bigorexia” mean?
A mental disorder in which the sufferer perceives themselves to have inadequate musculature; most common among bodybuilders.