How to pronounce angioedema
Say it like an-jee-oh-ih-DEE-muh. Angioedema has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (DEE).
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- an
- jee
- oh
- ih
- DEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angioedema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of angioedema
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-jee-oh-ih-DEE-muh.
What does angioedema mean?
- Swelling of the lower layers of the skin, often around the mouth, or of the mucosa or submucosa of the mouth or throat, which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions.“Angioedema of the throat can cause suffocation and should be treated as a medical emergency.”
Where does angioedema come from?
From angio- + edema.
Words that rhyme with angioedema
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Questions about saying angioedema
How do you pronounce angioedema?
Say an-jee-oh-ih-DEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌændʒioʊɪˈdimə/. In British English it is /ˌændʒiəʊɪˈdiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angioedema?
Angioedema has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (DEE). Broken into parts: an · jee · oh · ih · DEE · muh.
Is angioedema pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌændʒiəʊɪˈdiːmə/ (an-jee-oh-ih-DEE-muh).