How to pronounce endoscopic
Say it like en-doh-SKOP-ik. Endoscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOP).
- en
- doh
- SKOP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endoscopic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SKOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endoscopic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-doh-SKOP-ik.
What does endoscopic mean?
- Of, or relating to endoscopy or an endoscope.
Where does endoscopic come from?
From endo- + -scopic.
Words that rhyme with endoscopic
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Questions about saying endoscopic
How do you pronounce endoscopic?
Say en-doh-SKOP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛndoʊˈskɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛndəʊˈskɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endoscopic?
Endoscopic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKOP). Broken into parts: en · doh · SKOP · ik.
Is endoscopic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɛndəʊˈskɒpɪk/ (en-doh-SKOP-ik).