How to pronounce leukemic
Say it like loo-KEE-mik. Leukemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- loo
- KEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leukemic 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.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leukemic
American and British speakers say leukemic in essentially the same way: /luˈkimɪk/ in the US and /luːˈkiːmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: loo-KEE-mik.
What does leukemic mean?
- Relating to leukemia
- A person who has leukemia.
Where does leukemic come from?
From leukemia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with leukemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leukemic.
Questions about saying leukemic
How do you pronounce leukemic?
Say loo-KEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /luˈkimɪk/. In British English it is /luːˈkiːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leukemic?
Leukemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: loo · KEE · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say leukemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /luˈkimɪk/ and the British form is /luːˈkiːmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.