How to pronounce glycemic
Say it like gly-SEM-ik. Glycemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM).
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- gly
- SEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glycemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glycemic
American and British speakers say glycemic in essentially the same way: /ɡlaɪˈsɛmɪk/ in the US and /ɡlaɪˈsɛmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: gly-SEM-ik.
What does glycemic mean?
- Of, pertaining to or suffering from glycemia.
Where does glycemic come from?
From glycemia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with glycemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glycemic.
Questions about saying glycemic
How do you pronounce glycemic?
Say gly-SEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɡlaɪˈsɛmɪk/. In British English it is /ɡlaɪˈsɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glycemic?
Glycemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM). Broken into parts: gly · SEM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say glycemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡlaɪˈsɛmɪk/ and the British form is /ɡlaɪˈsɛmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.