konzo

Questions

What does konzo mean?

An epidemic paralytic disease associated with excessive consumption of cassava, which contains cyanide.

Where does konzo come from?

It is traced to French.

How to pronounce konzo

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “konzo”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “konzo” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.