How to pronounce telemedicine
Say it like tel-ih-MED-ih-sin. Telemedicine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MED).
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- tel
- ih
- MED
- ih
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telemedicine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- telGive 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.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of telemedicine
American and British speakers say telemedicine in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsɪn/ in the US and /ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tel-ih-MED-ih-sin.
What does telemedicine mean?
- The transfer of medical information by means of telecommunication technologies for the purpose of consulting or for remote medical procedures or examinations.
Where does telemedicine come from?
From tele- + medicine.
Questions about saying telemedicine
How do you pronounce telemedicine?
Say tel-ih-MED-ih-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsɪn/. In British English it is /ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telemedicine?
Telemedicine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MED). Broken into parts: tel · ih · MED · ih · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say telemedicine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsɪn/ and the British form is /ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.