How to pronounce hemorrhagic
Say it like hem-uh-RAG-ik. Hemorrhagic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAG).
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- hem
- uh
- RAG
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemorrhagic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemorrhagic
American and British speakers say hemorrhagic in essentially the same way: /ˌhɛməˈræɡɪk/ in the US and /ˌhɛməˈræɡɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: hem-uh-RAG-ik.
What does hemorrhagic mean?
- Of, relating to, or producing hemorrhage.
Where does hemorrhagic come from?
From hemorrhage + -ic.
Questions about saying hemorrhagic
How do you pronounce hemorrhagic?
Say hem-uh-RAG-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛməˈræɡɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɛməˈræɡɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemorrhagic?
Hemorrhagic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAG). Broken into parts: hem · uh · RAG · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say hemorrhagic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɛməˈræɡɪk/ and the British form is /ˌhɛməˈræɡɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.