How to pronounce chemo
Say it like KEE-moh. Chemo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chemo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chemo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KEE-moh.
What does chemo mean?
- To treat with chemotherapy.
Words that rhyme with chemo
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Questions about saying chemo
How do you pronounce chemo?
Say KEE-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkimoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chemo?
Chemo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · moh.
Is chemo 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 /ˈkiːməʊ/ (KEE-moh).