How to pronounce hypoglycemic
Say it like hy-poh-gly-SEE-mik. Hypoglycemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEE).
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- hy
- poh
- gly
- SEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypoglycemic 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.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypoglycemic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-gly-SEE-mik.
What does hypoglycemic mean?
- Suffering from hypoglycemia.
- Causing hypoglycemia.
- A sufferer of hypoglycemia.
Where does hypoglycemic come from?
From hypoglycemia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hypoglycemic
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Questions about saying hypoglycemic
How do you pronounce hypoglycemic?
Say hy-poh-gly-SEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊɡlaɪˈsimɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypoglycemic?
Hypoglycemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEE). Broken into parts: hy · poh · gly · SEE · mik.
Is hypoglycemic 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪk/ (hy-poh-gly-SEE-mik).