How to pronounce tachycardia
Say it like tak-ih-KAR-dee-uh. Tachycardia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- tak
- ih
- KAR
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tachycardia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- takGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tachycardia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: tak-ih-KAH-dee-uh.
What does tachycardia mean?
- A rapid resting heart rate, especially one above 100 beats per minute; palpitations.
Words that rhyme with tachycardia
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Questions about saying tachycardia
How do you pronounce tachycardia?
Say tak-ih-KAR-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtækɪˈkɑrdiə/. In British English it is /ˌtækɪˈkɑːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tachycardia?
Tachycardia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: tak · ih · KAR · dee · uh.
Is tachycardia 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 /ˌtækɪˈkɑːdiə/ (tak-ih-KAH-dee-uh).