How to pronounce hematinic
Say it like hee-muh-TIN-ik. Hematinic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN).
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- hee
- muh
- TIN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hematinic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hematinic
American and British speakers say hematinic in essentially the same way: /ˌhiməˈtɪnɪk/ in the US and /ˌhiːməˈtɪnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: hee-muh-TIN-ik.
What does hematinic mean?
- That improves the quality of blood, especially by increasing the amount of hemoglobin or of red blood cells.
- Of, relating to, derived from hematin.
- Any substance that has a hematinic (adjective sense 1) effect.
Where does hematinic come from?
From hematin + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hematinic
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Questions about saying hematinic
How do you pronounce hematinic?
Say hee-muh-TIN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiməˈtɪnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməˈtɪnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hematinic?
Hematinic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN). Broken into parts: hee · muh · TIN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say hematinic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhiməˈtɪnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌhiːməˈtɪnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.