How to pronounce myocardium
Say it like my-uh-KAR-dee-um. Myocardium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- my
- uh
- KAR
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myocardium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of myocardium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: my-uh-KAH-dee-um.
What does myocardium mean?
- The muscular substance of the heart; the middle of the three layers forming the outer wall of the human heart.
Words that rhyme with myocardium
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Questions about saying myocardium
How do you pronounce myocardium?
Say my-uh-KAR-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪəˈkɑrdiəm/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪəˈkɑːdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myocardium?
Myocardium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: my · uh · KAR · dee · um.
Is myocardium 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 /ˌmaɪəˈkɑːdiəm/ (my-uh-KAH-dee-um).