How to pronounce hysterectomies
Say it like his-tuh-REK-tuh-mee. Hysterectomies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK).
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- his
- tuh
- REK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hysterectomies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay 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 hysterectomies
American and British speakers say hysterectomies in essentially the same way: /ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/ in the US and /ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: his-tuh-REK-tuh-mee.
What does hysterectomies mean?
- plural of hysterectomy How to pronounce hysterectomy
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Questions about saying hysterectomies
How do you pronounce hysterectomies?
Say his-tuh-REK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/. In British English it is /ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hysterectomies?
Hysterectomies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK). Broken into parts: his · tuh · REK · tuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say hysterectomies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/ and the British form is /ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as hysterectomies?
Hysterectomies sounds the same as hysterectomy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.