How to pronounce hypoglycemia
Say it like hy-poh-gly-SEE-mee-uh. Hypoglycemia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEE).
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- hy
- poh
- gly
- SEE
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypoglycemia 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypoglycemia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-gly-SEE-mee-uh.
What does hypoglycemia mean?
- A too low level of blood glucose.
Where does hypoglycemia come from?
From hypo- + glycemia or hypo- + glyc- + -emia.
Words that rhyme with hypoglycemia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypoglycemia.
Questions about saying hypoglycemia
How do you pronounce hypoglycemia?
Say hy-poh-gly-SEE-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊɡlaɪˈsimiə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEE). Broken into parts: hy · poh · gly · SEE · mee · uh.
Is hypoglycemia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmiə/ (hy-poh-gly-SEE-mee-uh).