How to pronounce hematoma
Say it like hee-muh-TOH-muh. Hematoma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- hee
- muh
- TOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hematoma 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hematoma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hee-muh-TOH-muh.
What does hematoma mean?
- A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.
Where does hematoma come from?
From hemato- + -oma. Among the many words derived from -oma that are in current common use, this word is one of only a few that do not denote a neoplasm; another is granuloma.
Words that rhyme with hematoma
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Questions about saying hematoma
How do you pronounce hematoma?
Say hee-muh-TOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməˈtəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hematoma?
Hematoma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: hee · muh · TOH · muh.
Is hematoma 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 /ˌhiːməˈtəʊmə/ (hee-muh-TOH-muh).