How to pronounce paramedic
Say it like per-uh-MED-ik. Paramedic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MED).
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US American/ˌpɛrəˈmɛdɪk/per-uh-MED-ik
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- per
- uh
- MED
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paramedic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
What does paramedic mean?
noun
- A person trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions for victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and prepare them for transport to a medical facility.
- A person who is licensed at the state or national level to practice medical interventions in an emergency prehospital setting.
Where does paramedic come from?
From para- + medic.
Questions about saying paramedic
How do you pronounce paramedic?
Say per-uh-MED-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈmɛdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paramedic?
Paramedic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MED). Broken into parts: per · uh · MED · ik.