How to pronounce hypernatremic
Say it like hy-per-nuh-TREE-mik. Hypernatremic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TREE).
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- hy
- per
- nuh
- TREE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypernatremic 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 "er" in butter.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TREESay 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 hypernatremic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-nuh-TREE-mik.
What does hypernatremic mean?
- Having an abnormally high concentration of sodium (or salt) in blood plasma.
Where does hypernatremic come from?
From hypernatremia + -ic = hyper- + natremia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hypernatremic
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Questions about saying hypernatremic
How do you pronounce hypernatremic?
Say hy-per-nuh-TREE-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚnəˈtrimɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpənəˈtriːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypernatremic?
Hypernatremic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TREE). Broken into parts: hy · per · nuh · TREE · mik.
Is hypernatremic 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 /ˌhaɪpənəˈtriːmɪk/ (hy-puh-nuh-TREE-mik).