How to pronounce angioplasty
Say it like an-jee-uh-PLAS-tee. Angioplasty has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLAS).
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US American/ˌænˌdʒiəˈplæsti/an-jee-uh-PLAS-tee
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- an
- jee
- uh
- PLAS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angioplasty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does angioplasty mean?
noun
- The mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma.
- To perform angioplasty upon.
Where does angioplasty come from?
From angio- + -plasty.
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Questions about saying angioplasty
How do you pronounce angioplasty?
Say an-jee-uh-PLAS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌænˌdʒiəˈplæsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angioplasty?
Angioplasty has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLAS). Broken into parts: an · jee · uh · PLAS · tee.