How to pronounce endoscopy
Say it like en-DAW-skuh-pee. Endoscopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAW).
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- en
- DAW
- skuh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endoscopy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of endoscopy
American and British speakers say endoscopy in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈdɔskəpi/ in the US and /ɛnˈdɒskəpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-DOS-kuh-pee.
What does endoscopy mean?
- The examination of a bodily orifice, canal or organ using an endoscope.
Where does endoscopy come from?
From endo- + -scopy.
Questions about saying endoscopy
How do you pronounce endoscopy?
Say en-DAW-skuh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdɔskəpi/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdɒskəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endoscopy?
Endoscopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAW). Broken into parts: en · DAW · skuh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say endoscopy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈdɔskəpi/ and the British form is /ɛnˈdɒskəpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.