How to pronounce cautery
Say it like KAW-tuh-ree. Cautery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cautery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cautery
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAW-tuh-ree.
What does cautery mean?
- The use of either extreme heat or extreme cold to either cut or seal body tissue.
- A device used for cutting or sealing body tissue.
Where does cautery come from?
From Latin cauterium (“branding iron”).
Words that rhyme with cautery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cautery.
Questions about saying cautery
How do you pronounce cautery?
Say KAW-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔtəri/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cautery?
Cautery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · tuh · ree.
Is cautery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkɔːtəri/ (KAW-tuh-ree).