How to Pronounce Ischemia

To pronounce "ischemia", say ISCH-em-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈskiːmi.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪˈskiːmi.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ischemia”

"ischemia" has 3 syllables: isch-em-ia. It rhymes with aemia and vremya, if that helps it stick.

What does ischemia mean?

noun

  1. Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (vasoconstriction, thrombosis or embolism).

Words that rhyme with ischemia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aemiavremya

Related words

reperfusionanoxiahypoxiahypoperfusioninfarctionischaemia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ischemia"?▾

"Ischemia" has 3 syllables: isch · em · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "ischemia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ischemia" is /ɪˈskiːmi.ə/.

What does "ischemia" mean?▾

Ischemia: Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (vasoconstriction, thrombosis or embolism).

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