How to pronounce aquablation
Say it like AK-wuh-blay-shun. Aquablation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wuh
- blay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquablation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- blayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aquablation
American and British speakers say aquablation in essentially the same way: /ˈækwəˌbleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈækwəˌbleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-wuh-blay-shun.
What does aquablation mean?
- A surgical technique used for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, involving the ablation of prostatic tissue with a high-velocity saline stream with the use of robotic assistance and real-time ultrasonic guidance.
Where does aquablation come from?
Blend of aqua- + ablation.
Questions about saying aquablation
How do you pronounce aquablation?
Say AK-wuh-blay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwəˌbleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈækwəˌbleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquablation?
Aquablation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wuh · blay · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say aquablation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækwəˌbleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈækwəˌbleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.