How to pronounce ischemia
Say it like ih-SKEE-mee-uh. Ischemia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEE).
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- ih
- SKEE
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ischemia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKEESay 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 ischemia
American and British speakers say ischemia in essentially the same way: /ɪˈskimiə/ in the US and /ɪˈskiːmiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SKEE-mee-uh.
What does ischemia mean?
- Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (for example, embolism, thrombosis, or vasoconstriction).
Where does ischemia come from?
The plural form ischemiae is also from New Latin ischaemiae.
Words that rhyme with ischemia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ischemia.
Questions about saying ischemia
How do you pronounce ischemia?
Say ih-SKEE-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈskimiə/. In British English it is /ɪˈskiːmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ischemia?
Ischemia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKEE). Broken into parts: ih · SKEE · mee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say ischemia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈskimiə/ and the British form is /ɪˈskiːmiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.