How to pronounce medic
Say it like MED-ik. Medic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce medic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MED
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay 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 medic
American and British speakers say medic in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdɪk/ in the US and /ˈmɛdɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-ik.
What does medic mean?
- Of or pertaining to medicines; medical.
- A physician.
- A paramedic, someone with special training in first aid, especially in the military.
- A medical student.
- Alternative spelling of medick (“herb of the genus Medicago”).
Where does medic come from?
Borrowed from Latin medicus m (“of or belonging to healing, curative, medical; as a noun, medicus, masculine, a physician, doctor, surgeon”), Late Latin medica f (“a female physician, midwife”), from mederi (“to heal”).
Questions about saying medic
How do you pronounce medic?
Say MED-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medic?
Medic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say medic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.