How to Pronounce "paramedic"
word
/ˌpɛɹəˈmɛdɪk/
pair-uh-ME-dik
/pˌæɹəmˈɛdɪk/
pa-ruh-ME-dik
Definition
A paramedic is a trained medical professional who gives emergency care to sick or injured people, especially before they reach the hospital.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɛɹəˈmɛdɪk/
British English
/pˌæɹəmˈɛdɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pair-uh-ME-dik
UK
pa-ruh-ME-dik
Listen in Context
The paramedic helped the man who was hurt.
A paramedic drives the ambulance.
If you call 911, a paramedic will come quickly.
The paramedic kept talking to the patient to keep him calm in the ambulance.