How to pronounce endoscope
Say it like EN-doh-skohp. Endoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- doh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endoscope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- skohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of endoscope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EN-doh-skohp.
What does endoscope mean?
- An instrument used to examine a bodily orifice or canal, or a hollow organ.
Where does endoscope come from?
From endo- + -scope.
Questions about saying endoscope
How do you pronounce endoscope?
Say EN-doh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndoʊˌskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈɛndəʊˌskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endoscope?
Endoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · doh · skohp.
Is endoscope 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 /ˈɛndəʊˌskəʊp/ (EN-doh-skohp).