How to pronounce exstrophy
Say it like EK-struh-fee. Exstrophy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- struh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exstrophy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exstrophy
American and British speakers say exstrophy in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkstrəfi/ in the US and /ˈɛkstrəfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-struh-fee.
What does exstrophy mean?
- The eversion or turning out of any organ, or of its inner surface.
- A congenital malformation of the bladder in which the normally internal mucosa of the organ lies exposed on the abdominal wall because of failure of union between the halves of the pubic symphysis and between the adjacent halves of the abdominal wall.
Questions about saying exstrophy
How do you pronounce exstrophy?
Say EK-struh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstrəfi/. In British English it is /ˈɛkstrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exstrophy?
Exstrophy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · struh · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say exstrophy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkstrəfi/ and the British form is /ˈɛkstrəfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.