Pronunciation of 'Electrocardiogram'
The word 'Electrocardiogram' refers to a medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It is pronounced as 'ɪˌlɛk.troʊˈkɑːr.di.əˌɡræm' in American English.
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 measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect abnormalities.
Pronounced as 'ih-LEK-troh-KAR-dee-uh-gram'. 'ih' as in 'bit', 'LEK' as in 'let', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'KAR' as in 'car', 'dee' as in 'dee', 'uh' as in 'sofa', and 'gram' as in 'diagram'.