How to pronounce adenopathy
Say it like ad-uh-NOP-uh-thee. Adenopathy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOP).
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- ad
- uh
- NOP
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adenopathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adenopathy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ad-uh-NOP-uh-thee.
What does adenopathy mean?
- Swelling or enlargement of the glands (especially the lymph nodes); any glandular disease.
Where does adenopathy come from?
From adeno- + -pathy.
Words that rhyme with adenopathy
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Questions about saying adenopathy
How do you pronounce adenopathy?
Say ad-uh-NOP-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /ædəˈnɑpəθi/. In British English it is /ædəˈnɒpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adenopathy?
Adenopathy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOP). Broken into parts: ad · uh · NOP · uh · thee.
Is adenopathy 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 /ædəˈnɒpəθi/ (ad-uh-NOP-uh-thee).