How to pronounce hemic
Say it like HEE-mik. Hemic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemic
American and British speakers say hemic in essentially the same way: /ˈhimɪk/ in the US and /ˈhiːmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-mik.
What does hemic mean?
- Of or relating to blood
- Relating to heme
- Somewhat decomposed.
Words that rhyme with hemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hemic.
Questions about saying hemic
How do you pronounce hemic?
Say HEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˈhimɪk/. In British English it is /ˈhiːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemic?
Hemic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say hemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhimɪk/ and the British form is /ˈhiːmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.