How to Pronounce “bradycardia”

American (US)

/bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/

British (UK)

/bɹæ.dɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/

noun — The condition of having a slow heartbeat, defined as under 60 beats per minute for an adult.

Where the stress falls. “bradycardia” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "bradycardia" mean?

bradycardia (noun): The condition of having a slow heartbeat, defined as under 60 beats per minute for an adult.

How do you pronounce "bradycardia" in American vs British English?

American English: /bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/. British English: /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "bradycardia"?

/bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ in American English, /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "bradycardia"?

“bradycardia” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.