How to pronounce cardiogram
Say it like KAR-dee-oh-gram. Cardiogram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- dee
- oh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardiogram 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cardiogram
- 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.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAH-dee-oh-gram.
What does cardiogram mean?
- The visual output an electrocardiograph produces
Where does cardiogram come from?
From cardio- + -gram.
Questions about saying cardiogram
How do you pronounce cardiogram?
Say KAR-dee-oh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdioʊɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdiəʊɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardiogram?
Cardiogram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · dee · oh · gram.
Is cardiogram 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 /ˈkɑːdiəʊɡræm/ (KAH-dee-oh-gram).