How to pronounce pericardium
Say it like per-ih-KAR-dee-um. Pericardium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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US American/ˌpɛrɪˈkɑrdiəm/per-ih-KAR-dee-um
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- per
- ih
- KAR
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pericardium 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
What does pericardium mean?
noun
- A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract.
Words that rhyme with pericardium
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Questions about saying pericardium
How do you pronounce pericardium?
Say per-ih-KAR-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrɪˈkɑrdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pericardium?
Pericardium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: per · ih · KAR · dee · um.