How to pronounce carpectomy
Say it like kar-PEK-tuh-mee. Carpectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK).
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- kar
- PEK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carpectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PEKSay 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 carpectomy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-PEK-tuh-mee.
What does carpectomy mean?
- removal of the carpal bone
Where does carpectomy come from?
From carpo- + -ectomy.
Words that rhyme with carpectomy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carpectomy.
Questions about saying carpectomy
How do you pronounce carpectomy?
Say kar-PEK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈpɛktəmi/. In British English it is /kɑːˈpɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carpectomy?
Carpectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK). Broken into parts: kar · PEK · tuh · mee.
Is carpectomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɑːˈpɛktəmi/ (kah-PEK-tuh-mee).