How to pronounce cardiac
Say it like KAR-dee-ak. Cardiac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- dee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardiac 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.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cardiac
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAH-dih-ak.
What does cardiac mean?
- of or relating to the heart“cardiac arrest”
Questions about saying cardiac
How do you pronounce cardiac?
Say KAR-dee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdiˌæk/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdɪˌæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardiac?
Cardiac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · dee · ak.
Is cardiac 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 /ˈkɑːdɪˌæk/ (KAH-dih-ak).