sleep apnea meaning

UK US /slip ˈæpniə/ 4 syllables

sleep apnea (noun): apnea that occurs during sleep.

Definition of sleep apnea

  1. apnea that occurs during sleep

    Type of: apnea, sleep disorder

    Kinds: sudden infant death syndrome

How to pronounce sleep apnea

sleep apnea is pronounced /slip ˈæpniə/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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