Do you pronounce the z in Alzheimer’s?
Re: How do I pronounce “Alzheimer“
The Canadian pronunciation is quite consistent in that the “z” is pronounced as ‘ts” in the word “Alzheimer”. What is not consistent is the “a” in the first syllable which may be transcribed as /Z/ (as in “or”), /F/ (as in “hat”) or /]+/ (as in all). The “h” is in the second syllable.
What’s the correct pronunciation of Alzheimer’s?
or Alz·hei·mer disease.
What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease. Dementia is not.
What is meant by Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with the disease—those with the late-onset type—symptoms first appear in their mid-60s.