To pronounce "leukaemia", say LEUK-aem-ia — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"leukaemia" has 3 syllables: leuk-aem-ia. It rhymes with leucaemia, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: leucaemia — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Leukaemia" has 3 syllables: leuk · aem · ia.
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