How to pronounce ectropion
Say it like ek-TROH-pee-un. Ectropion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ectropion. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ek
- TROH
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ectropion 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.
- TROHSay 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ectropion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-TROH-pee-un.
What does ectropion mean?
- A condition of loose eyelids, characterized by the turning outward of the lower eyelid.
- A condition of the cervix, characterized by the cells of the endocervix being present in the location of the ectocervix.
Words that rhyme with ectropion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ectropion.
Questions about saying ectropion
How do you pronounce ectropion?
Say ek-TROH-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈtroʊpiən/. In British English it is /ɛkˈtrəʊpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ectropion?
Ectropion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: ek · TROH · pee · un.
Is ectropion 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 /ɛkˈtrəʊpiən/ (ek-TROH-pee-un).