How to pronounce abdominoscopy
Say it like ab-dom-ih-NOS-kuh-pee. Abdominoscopy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOS).
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- ab
- dom
- ih
- NOS
- kuh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdominoscopy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- domGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abdominoscopy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ab-dom-ih-NOS-kuh-pee.
What does abdominoscopy mean?
- Examination of the abdomen to detect abdominal disease, using an endoscope.
Where does abdominoscopy come from?
From abdomino- + -scopy.
Words that rhyme with abdominoscopy
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Questions about saying abdominoscopy
How do you pronounce abdominoscopy?
Say ab-dom-ih-NOS-kuh-pee. The American pronunciation is /æbˌdɑmɪˈnɑskəpi/. In British English it is /æbˌdɒmɪˈnɒskəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdominoscopy?
Abdominoscopy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOS). Broken into parts: ab · dom · ih · NOS · kuh · pee.
Is abdominoscopy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æbˌdɒmɪˈnɒskəpi/ (ab-dom-ih-NOS-kuh-pee).