How to pronounce atelocardia
Say it like at-uh-loh-KAIR-dee-uh. Atelocardia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAIR).
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- at
- uh
- loh
- KAIR
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atelocardia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atelocardia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: at-uh-loh-KAD-ee-uh.
What does atelocardia mean?
- A congenital anomaly with incomplete development of the heart.
Where does atelocardia come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: atelo- + cardio- + -ia.
Questions about saying atelocardia
How do you pronounce atelocardia?
Say at-uh-loh-KAIR-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌætəloʊˈkærdiə/. In British English it is /ˌætələʊˈkædiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atelocardia?
Atelocardia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAIR). Broken into parts: at · uh · loh · KAIR · dee · uh.
Is atelocardia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌætələʊˈkædiə/ (at-uh-loh-KAD-ee-uh).