The spelling of the word "hemesia" can be confusing due to its pronunciation. The correct IPA phonetic transcription is /hɛˈmiːʒiə/. The first sound, /hɛ/, is a short "e" vowel sound followed by the letter "m". The next sound is a long "e" vowel sound, represented by /iː/. The letter "s" is pronounced as /ʒ/. The final two syllables, represented by /iə/, have a short "i" vowel sound followed by the "uh" sound. Remembering this phonetic transcription will help in correctly spelling and pronouncing the word "hemesia".
Trade name of a preparation of quinine and urea hydrochloride, employed as a local anesthetic.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.