How to pronounce hyponatremia
Say it like hy-poh-nay-TREE-mee-uh. Hyponatremia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TREE).
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- hy
- poh
- nay
- TREE
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyponatremia 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.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TREESay 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 hyponatremia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-nuh-TREE-mee-uh.
What does hyponatremia mean?
- An abnormally low concentration of sodium in blood plasma.
Where does hyponatremia come from?
From hypo- + natremia or hypo- + natr- + -emia.
Words that rhyme with hyponatremia
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Questions about saying hyponatremia
How do you pronounce hyponatremia?
Say hy-poh-nay-TREE-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˌneɪˈtrimiə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊnəˈtriːmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyponatremia?
Hyponatremia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TREE). Broken into parts: hy · poh · nay · TREE · mee · uh.
Is hyponatremia 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊnəˈtriːmiə/ (hy-poh-nuh-TREE-mee-uh).