Pronunciation of 'Electrocardiogram'
The word 'Electrocardiogram' is pronounced as /ɪˌlɛktroʊˈkɑːrdiəˌɡræm/ in English (en-US). It refers to a medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Word Origin
The word 'Electrocardiogram' originates from the Greek words 'electro-' (electricity), 'kardia' (heart), and '-gram' (something written or recorded).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart to diagnose heart conditions.
Pronounced as 'ih-LEK-troh-KAR-dee-uh-gram'. 'ih' as in 'bit', 'LEK' with stress, 'troh' as in 'throw', 'KAR' with stress, 'dee' as in 'deep', 'uh' as in 'sofa', and 'gram' as in 'telegram'.