How to pronounce ectopia
Say it like ek-TOH-pee-uh. Ectopia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- ek
- TOH
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ectopia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ectopia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-TOH-pee-uh.
What does ectopia mean?
- The condition where an organ or other body part has an abnormal position.
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Words that rhyme with ectopia
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Questions about saying ectopia
How do you pronounce ectopia?
Say ek-TOH-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈtoʊpiə/. In British English it is /ɛkˈtəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ectopia?
Ectopia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: ek · TOH · pee · uh.
Is ectopia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɛkˈtəʊpiə/ (ek-TOH-pee-uh).