How to pronounce fasciectomy
Say it like fash-ee-EK-tuh-mee. Fasciectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EK).
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- fash
- ee
- EK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fasciectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep 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 fasciectomy
American and British speakers say fasciectomy in essentially the same way: /ˌfæʃiˈɛktəmi/ in the US and /ˌfæʃiˈɛktəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: fash-ee-EK-tuh-mee.
What does fasciectomy mean?
- The surgical removal of part of the fascia.
Where does fasciectomy come from?
From fascia + -ectomy.
Words that rhyme with fasciectomy
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Questions about saying fasciectomy
How do you pronounce fasciectomy?
Say fash-ee-EK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfæʃiˈɛktəmi/. In British English it is /ˌfæʃiˈɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fasciectomy?
Fasciectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EK). Broken into parts: fash · ee · EK · tuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say fasciectomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfæʃiˈɛktəmi/ and the British form is /ˌfæʃiˈɛktəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.