How to pronounce hemodialysis
Say it like hee-moh-dy-AL-ih-sis. Hemodialysis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- hee
- moh
- dy
- AL
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemodialysis 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.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemodialysis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hee-moh-dy-AL-ih-sis.
What does hemodialysis mean?
- Dialysis that uses an extracorporeal apparatus to remove waste products from the blood in the case of kidney failure.
Questions about saying hemodialysis
How do you pronounce hemodialysis?
Say hee-moh-dy-AL-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhimoʊdaɪˈælɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməʊdaɪˈælɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemodialysis?
Hemodialysis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: hee · moh · dy · AL · ih · sis.
Is hemodialysis 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 /ˌhiːməʊdaɪˈælɪsɪs/ (hee-moh-dy-AL-ih-sis).