How to Pronounce Leukemia

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

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/luːˈkiːmi.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “leukemia”

"leukemia" has 3 syllables: leuk-em-ia. It rhymes with academia and anemia, if that helps it stick.

What does leukemia mean?

noun

  1. A type of malignancy affecting the blood cells or blood-forming tissues.
  2. Any specific form or type of cancer of the blood-forming tissues.

    “The subjects suffered from lymphoblastic and myeloid leukemias.”

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Words that rhyme with leukemia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

academiaanemiahypoglycemiauremianemeabohemiahaemiahemia

Related words

leukaemiaanaemiabloodleucemia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leukemia"?▾

"Leukemia" has 3 syllables: leuk · em · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "leukemia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leukemia" is /luːˈkiːmi.ə/.

What does "leukemia" mean?▾

Leukemia: A type of malignancy affecting the blood cells or blood-forming tissues.

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