How to Pronounce “hemodialysis”
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- American (US)
- /ˌhi.moʊ.daɪˈæ.lɪ.sɪs/
What “hemodialysis” means
noun — Dialysis that uses an extracorporeal apparatus to remove waste products from the blood in the case of kidney failure.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “hemodialysis” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /ˌhi.moʊ.daɪˈæ.lɪ.sɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "hemodialysis" mean?
hemodialysis (noun): Dialysis that uses an extracorporeal apparatus to remove waste products from the blood in the case of kidney failure.
What is the IPA transcription of "hemodialysis"?
/ˌhi.moʊ.daɪˈæ.lɪ.sɪs/ in American English.
Which syllable is stressed in "hemodialysis"?
“hemodialysis” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /ˌhi.moʊ.daɪˈæ.lɪ.sɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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