How to pronounce polycythemic
Say it like pol-ih-sy-THEE-mik. Polycythemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THEE).
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- pol
- ih
- sy
- THEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polycythemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polycythemic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-sy-THEE-mik.
What does polycythemic mean?
- Pertaining to, or afflicted with, polycythemia.
Words that rhyme with polycythemic
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Questions about saying polycythemic
How do you pronounce polycythemic?
Say pol-ih-sy-THEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑlɪsaɪˈθimɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪsaɪˈθiːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polycythemic?
Polycythemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THEE). Broken into parts: pol · ih · sy · THEE · mik.
Is polycythemic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒlɪsaɪˈθiːmɪk/ (pol-ih-sy-THEE-mik).