How to pronounce edema
Say it like ih-DEE-muh. Edema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- ih
- DEE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of edema
American and British speakers say edema in essentially the same way: /ɪˈdimə/ in the US and /ɪˈdiːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-DEE-muh.
What does edema mean?
- An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.“dependent edema”
- A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water.
Words that rhyme with edema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of edema.
Questions about saying edema
How do you pronounce edema?
Say ih-DEE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈdimə/. In British English it is /ɪˈdiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edema?
Edema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: ih · DEE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say edema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈdimə/ and the British form is /ɪˈdiːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.