How to pronounce leukemia
Say it like loo-KEE-mee-uh. Leukemia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- loo
- KEE
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leukemia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KEESay 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 leukemia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: loo-KEE-meer.
What does leukemia mean?
- Any of a class of types of cancer affecting the blood cells, especially the white blood cells (usually with massive leukocytosis), and the blood cell–forming (hematopoietic) tissues.“The subjects suffered from lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemias.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- leukaemia
Words that rhyme with leukemia
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Questions about saying leukemia
How do you pronounce leukemia?
Say loo-KEE-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /luˈkimiə/. In British English it is /luːˈkiːmɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leukemia?
Leukemia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: loo · KEE · mee · uh.
Is leukemia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /luːˈkiːmɪə/ (loo-KEE-meer).