How to pronounce cardia
Say it like KAR-dee-uh. Cardia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 cardia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-dee-uh.
What does cardia mean?
- The area of the stomach which directly receives contents from the esophagus.
Words that rhyme with cardia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cardia.
Questions about saying cardia
How do you pronounce cardia?
Say KAR-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdiə/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardia?
Cardia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · dee · uh.
Is cardia 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 /ˈkɑːdiə/ (KAH-dee-uh).