How to pronounce ectomy
Say it like EK-tuh-mee. Ectomy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
- EK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay 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 ectomy
American and British speakers say ectomy in essentially the same way: /ˈɛktəmi/ in the US and /ˈɛktəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-tuh-mee.
What does ectomy mean?
- Any operation involving surgical excision or removal.
Where does ectomy come from?
Back-formation from -ectomy, a suffix used in the names of many such operations.
Questions about saying ectomy
How do you pronounce ectomy?
Say EK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛktəmi/. In British English it is /ˈɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ectomy?
Ectomy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · tuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say ectomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛktəmi/ and the British form is /ˈɛktəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.