How to pronounce hemostyptic
Say it like hee-muh-STIP-tik. Hemostyptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STIP).
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- hee
- muh
- STIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemostyptic 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.
- STIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemostyptic
American and British speakers say hemostyptic in essentially the same way: /ˌhiməˈstɪptɪk/ in the US and /ˌhiːməʊˈstɪptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: hee-moh-STIP-tik.
What does hemostyptic mean?
- That stops the flow of blood from a small wound, such as a nick from shaving.
Where does hemostyptic come from?
From hemo- + styptic.
Words that rhyme with hemostyptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hemostyptic.
Questions about saying hemostyptic
How do you pronounce hemostyptic?
Say hee-muh-STIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiməˈstɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməʊˈstɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemostyptic?
Hemostyptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STIP). Broken into parts: hee · muh · STIP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say hemostyptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhiməˈstɪptɪk/ and the British form is /ˌhiːməʊˈstɪptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.