How to pronounce paramedic

paramedic

/perəˈmedɪk/

4 syllables, stress on the third

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/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.

He's no doctor. He's a paramedic.

How do you pronounce paramedic?

Paramedic is pronounced /perəˈmedɪk/ in American English.

How many syllables are in paramedic?

Paramedic has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in paramedic?

The third syllable: /perəˈmedɪk/.