To pronounce "polycythemia", say POLYCYTH-em-ia — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
polycythemia
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POLYCYTH-em-ia
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"polycythemia" has 3 syllables: polycyth-em-ia. It rhymes with polycythaemia, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: polycythaemia — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Polycythemia" has 3 syllables: polycyth · em · ia.
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