How to Pronounce Chemo

To pronounce "chemo", say CHEM-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkiːməʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkiːməʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chemo”

"chemo" has 2 syllables: chem-o. It rhymes with haemo and hemo-, if that helps it stick.

What does chemo mean?

noun

  1. Any chemical treatment intended to be therapeutic with respect to a disease state.
  2. (most common usage) chemical treatment to kill or halt the replication and/or spread of cancerous cells in a patient.

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Words that rhyme with chemo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

haemohemo-haemo-chemo-cimobellissimocolosimodigeronimohemo

Related words

chemotherapeuticchemotherapyattractantstherapycyanidehormonetreatacupuncture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chemo"?▾

"Chemo" has 2 syllables: chem · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "chemo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chemo" is /ˈkiːməʊ/.

What does "chemo" mean?▾

Chemo: Any chemical treatment intended to be therapeutic with respect to a disease state.

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