How to pronounce keratotomy
Say it like ker-uh-TAW-tuh-mee. Keratotomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAW).
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US American/ˌkɛrəˈtɔtəmi/ker-uh-TAW-tuh-mee
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- ker
- uh
- TAW
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keratotomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
What does keratotomy mean?
noun
- A surgical incision in the cornea.
Where does keratotomy come from?
From kerato- + -tomy.
Questions about saying keratotomy
How do you pronounce keratotomy?
Say ker-uh-TAW-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəˈtɔtəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keratotomy?
Keratotomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAW). Broken into parts: ker · uh · TAW · tuh · mee.