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UK//njuːˈməʊnɪə//US//nuˈmoʊniə//

Meaning of Pneumonia

A lung infection that causes inflammation and filling of the alveoli with fluid.

In simple words: A serious lung infection that makes it hard to breathe.

Pneumonia in a sentence

  • The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia after the x-ray.
  • Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
  • Symptoms of pneumonia often include coughing and fever.
  • Children and elderly people are more susceptible to pneumonia.
  • She was hospitalized due to severe pneumonia and respiratory distress.

How to use Pneumonia

Used in medical contexts. Avoid casual conversations due to its seriousness. Appropriate in healthcare and academic discussions, but less so in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'new-moan-ya' - imagine moaning in bed due to being sick.

Related words

Collocations with Pneumonia

  • treat pneumonia
  • diagnose pneumonia
  • contract pneumonia
  • symptoms of pneumonia
  • chronic pneumonia

Synonyms for Pneumonia

  • lung infection
  • pulmonary infection
  • pneumonitis
  • chest infection
  • respiratory infection

Common mistakes with Pneumonia

  • Confused with 'pneumonitis', which is a different lung condition.
  • Mispronunciation of the word, often omitting the 'p'.
  • Using it as an uncountable noun when it is countable in some contexts.

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Frequently asked questions about Pneumonia

What does Pneumonia mean?

A serious lung infection that makes it hard to breathe.

What is the definition of Pneumonia?

A lung infection that causes inflammation and filling of the alveoli with fluid.

How do you use Pneumonia in a sentence?

The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia after the x-ray.

Can you give another example of Pneumonia?

Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

What are synonyms for Pneumonia?

Common alternatives include lung infection, pulmonary infection, pneumonitis, chest infection, respiratory infection.

What words go with Pneumonia?

It commonly pairs with treat pneumonia, diagnose pneumonia, contract pneumonia, symptoms of pneumonia, chronic pneumonia.

What are common mistakes when using Pneumonia?

Confused with 'pneumonitis', which is a different lung condition. Mispronunciation of the word, often omitting the 'p'. Using it as an uncountable noun when it is countable in some contexts.

How do you pronounce Pneumonia?

US: //nuˈmoʊniə//, UK: //njuːˈməʊnɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Pneumonia formal or informal?

"Pneumonia" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Pneumonia?

Used in medical contexts. Avoid casual conversations due to its seriousness. Appropriate in healthcare and academic discussions, but less so in everyday conversation.