How to pronounce hematocrit
Say it like hih-MAT-uh-krit. Hematocrit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- hih
- MAT
- uh
- krit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hematocrit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hematocrit
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hih-MAT-uh-krit.
What does hematocrit mean?
- The percentage (by volume) of packed red blood cells in a centrifuged sample of blood.
- A centrifuge used to analyze the relative amount of red blood cells and plasma in blood.
Questions about saying hematocrit
How do you pronounce hematocrit?
Say hih-MAT-uh-krit. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈmætəkrɪt/. In British English it is /hɪˈmætəkrɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hematocrit?
Hematocrit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: hih · MAT · uh · krit.
Is hematocrit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /hɪˈmætəkrɪt/ (hih-MAT-uh-krit).