5 syllables: Du, puy, tren's Con, tract, ure. Stress on ure.
doo-pyoo-trenz-kuhn-TRAK-chur
/duːˌpjuːˈtrɛnz kənˈtræk.tʃɚ/
Dupuytren's Contracture is pronounced doo-pyoo-trenz-kuhn-TRAK-chur (/duːˌpjuːˈtrɛnz kənˈtræk.tʃɚ/). It has five syllables (Du-puy-tren's Con-tract-ure), with the stress on "ure". Dupuytren's contracture is a medical condition in which fibrous tissue in the palm thickens, pulling fingers—usually the ring and little fingers—into a bent position. It develops gradually and may limit hand function, particularly grip. The term combines the surname Dupuytren with the clinical term contracture to describe this progressive fibrous hand contracture.
nounDupuytren's contracture is a medical condition in which fibrous tissue in the palm thickens, pulling fingers—usually the ring and little fingers—into a bent position. It develops gradually and may limit hand function, particularly grip. The term combines the surname Dupuytren with the clinical term contracture to describe this progressive fibrous hand contracture.
How to Pronounce Dupuytren's Contracture
Have we pronounced this wrong? Teach everybody how you say it using the comments below!! Trying to learn English? Claim exclusive deals on the best English courses at https://pronounce.tv/deals Welcome to our guide on how to pronounce "Dupuytren's Contracture". Pronunciation: Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes the fingers to bend inward toward the palm. It usually affects the ring finger and little finger. The condition is named after French surgeon Baron Guillaume Dupuytren, who first described it in 1831. Description: Dupuytren's contracture is a condition in which the tissue beneath the skin of the palm thickens and shortens, causing the fingers to bend inward toward the palm. The affected fingers can't be straightened fully. In some cases, all four fingers are affected. The little finger is most often involved followed by the ring finger. Dupuytren's contracture typically progresses slowly and can worsen over time if left untreated.. Early symptoms may include numbness or tingling in an affected finger.. As symptoms progress, you may have difficulty placing your hand flat on a surface or holding objects such as keys.. In severe cases, you may not be able to fully extend your affected hand or place it flat on a surface... Etymology: Named after French surgeon Baron Guillaume Dupuytren, who first described it in 1831 Phonetic spelling: dəˈpwētrənz kənˌtrakCHər. The meaning of Dupuytren's Contracture as a Noun. Definition: a condition in which there is fixed forward curvature of one or more fingers, caused by the development of a fibrous connection between the finger tendons and the skin of the palm. Dupuytren's contracture mainly affects the ring and little fingers. You can have it in both hands at the same time. It tends to get slowly worse over many months or years. Treatment can't usually help in the early stages. Treatments for Dupuytren's contracture Speak to a surgeon about the options, what the benefits and risks are, and what to expect afterwards. Your finger may not be completely straight after treatment, and might not be as strong and flexible as it used to be. The contracture could also come back after a few years. You can also view it on our website at https://pronounce.tv/dupuytren's-contracture Fancy submitting a hard word to pronounce.tv? Head over to https://pronounce.tv/submit
"He consulted a hand surgeon after his Dupuytren's contracture progressed and limited his ability to grip a mug."
"In early stages, physical therapy may help slow Dupuytren's contracture, but surgery is considered for more severe cases."
"The physician discussed options for Dupuytren's contracture, including fasciectomy, collagenase injections, and observation."
Say du-PWEE-tren's con-TRACT-yer. IPA: US /duˌpyuˈtrenz ˈkɒn.træk.tʃər/ ; UK /ˌdjuːˈpjʊː.tɒnz ˈkɒn.træk.tʃə/ ; AU /ˌdjuːˈpjʊː.trənz ˈkɒn.træk.tʃə/. Focus on the surname as two-syllable “Du-pye-tren” (or “Du-puy-trenz”) followed by “contracture.” The stress pattern centers on the second word: con-TRACT-ure. Mouth positions: start with a light “du” then a rounded “pyu/pju” glide, then a stressed “tren(s)” with a clear “z” in plural possessive, and finally a rounded “con-tract-ure” with a soft “tʃ” for -ture. Audio reference: consult standard medical pronunciation databases or YouGlish examples for “Dupuytren’s contracture.”
Common errors: (1) Mispronouncing the surname as “Du-poo-TRANE” instead of the correct /duːˈpjɛn/ like “du-PYE-tren.” (2) Slurring the second word into a single syllable or misplacing stress on contracture (often stressing con- instead of -tract-). (3) Dropping the final -ure or muting the /tʃər/ ending. Correction: emphasize the surname with two syllables and a soft -tren, then place primary stress on contracture: con-TRACT-ure, ensuring the /tʃ/ sound in -ture and the final /ər/ or /ə/ in relaxed speech.
US: /ˌduː.pjuˈtrenz ˈkɒn.træk.tʃər/ with rhotic /r/ and clear /pj/ sequence. UK: /ˌdjuːˈpjʊː.trənz ˈkɒn.træk.tʃə/, non-rhotic? generally non-rhotic /ˈtrəns/ in some variants, and the final -ture often reduced to /tʃə/. AU: /ˌdjuːˈpjʊː.trənz ˈkɒn.tɹæk.tʃə/ shows rhotics vary with Australian tendency toward a non-rhotic or lightly rhotic realization; vowel qualities are closer to UK, with broad vowels and slightly flatter /ə/ in unstressed syllables. Compared differences: US maintains a more strongly pronounced -trenz ending and rhotic r; UK/AU reduce final schwa and show more vowel shortening in unstressed syllables. IPA references help: US /ˌduːˌpjʊˈtrenz ˈkɒnˌtræk.tʃə/, UK /ˌdjuːˈpjʊː.trənz ˈkɒn.træk.tʃə/, AU /ˌdjuːˈpjʊː.tənz ˈkɒnˌtræk.tʃə/ (approximate).
Two main challenges: the surname Dupuytren combines French-origin phonemes not common in English: /py/ sequences, silent or reduced vowels, and the final -tren/ture cluster with /tʃər/ that can blur. The word contracture adds a stress on the second syllable and a ‘tʃ’ sound that’s easy to mispronounce if you stop too soon after -tran. Also, the yo-yo of vowel length in unstressed syllables and the subtle r-coloring in US speech add to mispronunciations. Practice the precise sequence du-pyu-tren’s and con-tract-ure with clear /tʃ/ and final schwa.
Not silent letters, but two challenging clusters: the surname’s 'pyu' sequence (/pjʊ/ or /pju/) and the final -ture cluster (/tʃɚ/ or /tʃə/). The possessive apostrophe-s after Dupuytren’s changes the pronunciation minimally; many speakers gloss over it, but clinically you pronounce the possessive as /ˈduːpjənz/ or /ˈduːpjreɪnz/ depending on dialect, keeping the plural /z/ sound. Focus on maintaining the /pj/ glide in the surname and the precise /tʃ/ in -ture, avoiding merging the syllables too quickly.
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The term Dupuytren's contracture originates from the Dutch-French surgeon Baron Guillaume Dupuytren (1777–1835). The surname Dupuytren itself is French, while the condition is named after his description of palmar fibromatosis. The second component, contracture, derives from Latin contractura, from contrahere “to draw together,” via Old French contracture, indicating a shortening or tightening of tissue. Historically, early reports of palmar fibromatosis appeared in 16th–19th centuries medical literature, but Dupuytren’s precise description and surgical approaches popularized the eponym in the 19th century. Over time, the term expanded in medical usage to refer to the progressive, fibrous thickening of the palmar fascia with finger flexion deformities, distinct from other connective tissue disorders. The understanding of its etiology has evolved from purely hereditary and mechanical concepts to include fibroproliferative pathways and nodular palmar fascial changes, with modern treatments ranging from enzyme injections to fasciectomy. The first known cases attributed to Dupuytren’s description appeared in the early 1800s in surgical records, and the term was widely adopted in the 19th century as the standard eponym for the condition.
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