How to pronounce amputee
Say it like am-pyuh-TEE. Amputee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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US American/ˌæmpjəˈti/am-pyuh-TEE
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- am
- pyuh
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amputee 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.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does amputee mean?
noun
- A person who has had one or more limbs removed.
Where does amputee come from?
From French amputée, (past participle of amputer (“to amputate”)), from Latin amputatus, perfect passive participle of amputare (“to amputate”).
Words that rhyme with amputee
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Questions about saying amputee
How do you pronounce amputee?
Say am-pyuh-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmpjəˈti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amputee?
Amputee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: am · pyuh · TEE.