How to Pronounce Geriatrics

To pronounce "geriatrics", say GER-iatr-ics — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

GER-iatr-ics

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💡 Tip for remembering “geriatrics”

"geriatrics" has 3 syllables: ger-iatr-ics. It rhymes with pediatrics and natrix, if that helps it stick.

What does geriatrics mean?

noun

  1. The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in later life. The term itself can be distinguished from gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself.

Words that rhyme with geriatrics

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pediatricsnatrixpatricks

Related words

gerontologycgsgeratologygeropsychologygerontopsychiatrypsychogerontologypsychogerontologistgeropsychiatry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "geriatrics"?▾

"Geriatrics" has 3 syllables: ger · iatr · ics.

What does "geriatrics" mean?▾

Geriatrics: The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in later life. The term itself can be distinguished from gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself.

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