How to pronounce gynecomastia
Say it like ghy-nih-koh-MAS-tee-uh. Gynecomastia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAS).
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- ghy
- nih
- koh
- MAS
- tee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gynecomastia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gynecomastia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ghy-nih-koh-MAS-tee-uh.
What does gynecomastia mean?
- Excessive development of breasts in men, resembling the breast development in women.
Where does gynecomastia come from?
Internationalism. From gyneco- + -mastia.
Questions about saying gynecomastia
How do you pronounce gynecomastia?
Say ghy-nih-koh-MAS-tee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/. In British English it is /ˌɡaɪnɪkəʊˈmæstiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAS). Broken into parts: ghy · nih · koh · MAS · tee · uh.
Is gynecomastia 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 /ˌɡaɪnɪkəʊˈmæstiə/ (ghy-nih-koh-MAS-tee-uh).