How to pronounce appendectomy
Say it like ap-in-DEK-tuh-mee. Appendectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEK).
- ap
- in
- DEK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appendectomy 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appendectomy
American and British speakers say appendectomy in essentially the same way: /ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi/ in the US and /ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-in-DEK-tuh-mee.
What does appendectomy mean?
- The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.
Where does appendectomy come from?
From appendix + -ectomy.
Words that rhyme with appendectomy
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Questions about saying appendectomy
How do you pronounce appendectomy?
Say ap-in-DEK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi/. In British English it is /ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appendectomy?
Appendectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEK). Broken into parts: ap · in · DEK · tuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say appendectomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi/ and the British form is /ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.