How to pronounce Md
Say it like em-DEE. Md has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- em
- DEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Md pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Md
American and British speakers say Md in essentially the same way: /ˌɛmˈdi/ in the US and /ˌɛmˈdiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-DEE.
What does Md mean?
- a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding einsteinium with alpha particles (Md is the current symbol for mendelevium but Mv was formerly the symbol)
- a licensed medical practitioner“I felt so bad I went to see my doctor”
- a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
Words that rhyme with Md
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Md.
Questions about saying Md
How do you pronounce Md?
Say em-DEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmˈdi/. In British English it is /ˌɛmˈdiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Md?
Md has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: em · DEE.
Do Americans and Brits say Md the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛmˈdi/ and the British form is /ˌɛmˈdiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.