How to pronounce hyperglycemic
Say it like hy-per-gly-SEE-mik. Hyperglycemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEE).
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- hy
- per
- gly
- SEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperglycemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- glyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SEESay 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 hyperglycemic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-gly-SEE-mik.
What does hyperglycemic mean?
- Having (or producing) excessively high blood sugar.
- A drug used to treat hyperglycemia.
Where does hyperglycemic come from?
From hyperglycemia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hyperglycemic
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Questions about saying hyperglycemic
How do you pronounce hyperglycemic?
Say hy-per-gly-SEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərɡlaɪˈsimɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəɡlaɪˈsiːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperglycemic?
Hyperglycemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEE). Broken into parts: hy · per · gly · SEE · mik.
Is hyperglycemic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhaɪpəɡlaɪˈsiːmɪk/ (hy-puh-gly-SEE-mik).