How to pronounce impetigo
Say it like im-puh-TY-goh. Impetigo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- im
- puh
- TY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impetigo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of impetigo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-pih-TY-goh.
What does impetigo mean?
- A contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in children and infection is often through cuts or insect bites.
Where does impetigo come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin impetīgō, from impetĕre (literally “to rush upon, assail, attack”).
Questions about saying impetigo
How do you pronounce impetigo?
Say im-puh-TY-goh. The American pronunciation is /ɪmpəˈtaɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impetigo?
Impetigo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: im · puh · TY · goh.
Is impetigo 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 /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/ (im-pih-TY-goh).