How to Pronounce Cardiac

To pronounce "cardiac", say CARD-iac — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑːdɪæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɑːdɪæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cardiac”

"cardiac" has 2 syllables: card-iac. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does cardiac mean?

noun

  1. A person with heart disease.
  2. Heart disease.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the heart.

    “the cardiac arteries”

  2. Pertaining to the cardia.

Antonyms

noncardiac

Words that rhyme with cardiac

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

cardiovascularcardiologycardiomyocardialheartventricularcoronaryattack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cardiac"?▾

"Cardiac" has 2 syllables: card · iac.

What is the IPA transcription of "cardiac"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cardiac" is /ˈkɑːdɪæk/.

What does "cardiac" mean?▾

Cardiac: A person with heart disease.

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