How to pronounce medicare
Say it like MED-uh-kair. Medicare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- uh
- kair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medicare 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of medicare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MED-ih-kair.
What does medicare mean?
- The Canadian public health insurance system.
Questions about saying medicare
How do you pronounce medicare?
Say MED-uh-kair. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəˌkɛr/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdɪˌkɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medicare?
Medicare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · uh · kair.
Is medicare pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɛdɪˌkɛə/ (MED-ih-kair).