How to Pronounce "myocardium"
word
ˌmaɪəˈkɑɹdiəm
my-uh-KAR-dee-um
mˌaɪəkˈɑːdiəm
my-uh-KAH-dee-um
Definition
The myocardium is the thick, muscular middle layer of the heart that is responsible for pumping blood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmaɪəˈkɑɹdiəm
British English
mˌaɪəkˈɑːdiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
my-uh-KAR-dee-um
UK
my-uh-KAH-dee-um
Listen in Context
The myocardium pumps blood through the body.
Doctors study the myocardium to understand heart problems.
Damage to the myocardium can be dangerous.
A heart attack often happens when the myocardium doesn't get enough oxygen.