How to Pronounce Cardio

To pronounce "cardio", say CARD-io — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑː.dɪ.əʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkɑː.dɪ.əʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cardio”

"cardio" has 2 syllables: card-io. It rhymes with cardio-, if that helps it stick.

What does cardio mean?

noun

  1. (exercise) Exercise with the goal of raising the heart rate.

    “I did some cardio today instead of lifting weights.”

adjective

  1. Cardiovascular; pertaining to the health of the circulatory and respiratory systems.

Words that rhyme with cardio

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cardio-

Related words

cardiologycardiaccardiovascularvascularvelocardiorespiratorycardiocirculatorycirculatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cardio"?▾

"Cardio" has 2 syllables: card · io.

What is the IPA transcription of "cardio"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cardio" is /ˈkɑː.dɪ.əʊ/.

What does "cardio" mean?▾

Cardio: (exercise) Exercise with the goal of raising the heart rate.

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