How to Pronounce "leukaemia"
word
luˈkimiə
loo-KEE-mee-uh
luːkˈiːmiə
loo-KEE-mee-uh
Definition
Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, causing too many abnormal white blood cells to form.
IPA Transcription
American English
luˈkimiə
British English
luːkˈiːmiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
loo-KEE-mee-uh
UK
loo-KEE-mee-uh
Listen in Context
He was diagnosed with leukaemia last year.
Leukaemia affects the blood and bone marrow.
Children can also develop leukaemia.
The doctors started treatment for her leukaemia right away.