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How to pronounce medicine
/ˈmedsən/ British English
MED·sən
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
me·DI·cine
✓ Say
MED·sən
My tip
In the UK, most people say MED-sən.
In a sentence
Did you take your medicine?
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: MED-sən.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce medicine?
In British English, medicine is pronounced /ˈmedsən/. Say it like this: MED-sən. In the UK, most people say MED-sən.
How many syllables are in medicine?
When you say it, medicine has 2 syllables: MED-sən. The strong beat is the first one, MED.
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