How to pronounce herniorrhaphy
Say it like hur-nee-AR-uh-fee. Herniorrhaphy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR).
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US American/ˌhɝniˈɑrəfi/hur-nee-AR-uh-fee
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- hur
- nee
- AR
- uh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herniorrhaphy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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.
What does herniorrhaphy mean?
noun
- repair of a hernia by means of sutures
Where does herniorrhaphy come from?
From hernia + -rrhaphy.
Questions about saying herniorrhaphy
How do you pronounce herniorrhaphy?
Say hur-nee-AR-uh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɝniˈɑrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herniorrhaphy?
Herniorrhaphy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR). Broken into parts: hur · nee · AR · uh · fee.