How to pronounce hemolytic
Say it like hee-muh-LIT-ik. Hemolytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT).
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- hee
- muh
- LIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemolytic 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.
- LITSay 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 hemolytic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hee-muh-LIT-ik.
What does hemolytic mean?
- Producing hemolysis; destroying red blood cells.
Words that rhyme with hemolytic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hemolytic.
Questions about saying hemolytic
How do you pronounce hemolytic?
Say hee-muh-LIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiməˈlɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməˈlɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemolytic?
Hemolytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT). Broken into parts: hee · muh · LIT · ik.
Is hemolytic 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 /ˌhiːməˈlɪtɪk/ (hee-muh-LIT-ik).