How do you pronounce "cardiac"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːrdiːˌæk/ (KAHRD-ee-ak). In British English: /kˈɑːdɪˌæk/ (K-ahd-i). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːrdiːˌæk/ (KAHRD-ee-ak). In Australian English: /kˈɑːdiˌak/ (K-ahd).

Is "cardiac" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːrdiːˌæk/ (KAHRD-ee-ak), while in British English it's /kˈɑːdɪˌæk/ (K-ahd-i).

How to Pronounce "cardiac"

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cardiac

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/ˈkɑːrdiːˌæk/

KAHRD-ee-ak

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrdcar·iːdi·ækac

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