How to pronounce embryectomy
Say it like em-bree-EK-tuh-mee. Embryectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EK).
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- em
- bree
- EK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embryectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 embryectomy
American and British speakers say embryectomy in essentially the same way: /ˌɛmbriˈɛktəmi/ in the US and /ˌɛmbriˈɛktəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-bree-EK-tuh-mee.
What does embryectomy mean?
- Removal of an embryo/fetus, especially if implanted outside of the uterus.
Where does embryectomy come from?
From embryo + -ectomy.
Words that rhyme with embryectomy
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Questions about saying embryectomy
How do you pronounce embryectomy?
Say em-bree-EK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmbriˈɛktəmi/. In British English it is /ˌɛmbriˈɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embryectomy?
Embryectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EK). Broken into parts: em · bree · EK · tuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say embryectomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛmbriˈɛktəmi/ and the British form is /ˌɛmbriˈɛktəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.