How to pronounce bronchoscope
Say it like BRON-kuh-skohp. Bronchoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRON).
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- BRON
- kuh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bronchoscope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bronchoscope
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BRON-kuh-skohp.
What does bronchoscope mean?
- A form of endoscope for inspecting the bronchial tubes.
Where does bronchoscope come from?
From broncho- + -scope.
Questions about saying bronchoscope
How do you pronounce bronchoscope?
Say BRON-kuh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɑnkəˌskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈbrɒnkəˌskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bronchoscope?
Bronchoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRON). Broken into parts: BRON · kuh · skohp.
Is bronchoscope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbrɒnkəˌskəʊp/ (BRON-kuh-skohp).