How to pronounce appendectomies
Say it like ap-un-DEK-tuh-meez. Appendectomies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEK).
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- ap
- un
- DEK
- tuh
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appendectomies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appendectomies
American and British speakers say appendectomies in essentially the same way: /ˌæpənˈdɛktəmiz/ in the US and /ˌæpənˈdɛktəmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-un-DEK-tuh-meez.
What does appendectomies mean?
- plural of appendectomy How to pronounce appendectomy
Questions about saying appendectomies
How do you pronounce appendectomies?
Say ap-un-DEK-tuh-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpənˈdɛktəmiz/. In British English it is /ˌæpənˈdɛktəmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appendectomies?
Appendectomies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEK). Broken into parts: ap · un · DEK · tuh · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say appendectomies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpənˈdɛktəmiz/ and the British form is /ˌæpənˈdɛktəmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.