How to pronounce amniocentesis
Say it like am-nee-oh-sen-TEE-sis. Amniocentesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TEE).
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- am
- nee
- oh
- sen
- TEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amniocentesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amniocentesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: am-nih-oh-sen-TEE-sis.
What does amniocentesis mean?
- A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications, or simply to drain excess amniotic fluid.
Where does amniocentesis come from?
By surface analysis, amnio- + -centesis.
Words that rhyme with amniocentesis
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Questions about saying amniocentesis
How do you pronounce amniocentesis?
Say am-nee-oh-sen-TEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmnioʊˌsɛnˈtisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌæmnɪəʊsɛnˈtiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amniocentesis?
Amniocentesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TEE). Broken into parts: am · nee · oh · sen · TEE · sis.
Is amniocentesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæmnɪəʊsɛnˈtiːsɪs/ (am-nih-oh-sen-TEE-sis).