Pronunciation of 'Electrocardiogram'
The word 'Electrocardiogram' refers to a medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It is pronounced as 'ɪˌlɛk.troʊˈkɑr.di.əˌɡræm' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from the Greek words 'elektro' (electric), 'kardia' (heart), and 'gramma' (something written).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Pronounced as 'ih-LEK-troh-KAR-dee-uh-gram', with stress on the second syllable 'LEK' and the fifth syllable 'KAR'. 'ih' as in 'bit', 'LEK' as in 'elect', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'KAR' as in 'car', 'dee' as in 'deed', 'uh' as in 'sofa', 'gram' as in 'telegram'.