How to pronounce ischemic
Say it like is-KEM-ik. Ischemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEM).
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- is
- KEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ischemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- isGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ischemic
American and British speakers say ischemic in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈskɛmɪk/ in the US and /ˌɪˈskɛmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: is-KEM-ik.
What does ischemic mean?
- Characteristic of, or accompanied by, ischemia, localized anemia due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply, creating a local disturbance in blood circulation.
Words that rhyme with ischemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ischemic.
Questions about saying ischemic
How do you pronounce ischemic?
Say is-KEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈskɛmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈskɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ischemic?
Ischemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEM). Broken into parts: is · KEM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say ischemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈskɛmɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈskɛmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.