How to pronounce laparoscopic
Say it like lap-uh-RAH-skuh-pik. Laparoscopic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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- lap
- uh
- RAH
- skuh
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laparoscopic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of laparoscopic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lap-uh-ROS-kuh-pik.
What does laparoscopic mean?
- Of, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope.
Where does laparoscopic come from?
From laparoscope + -ic.
Questions about saying laparoscopic
How do you pronounce laparoscopic?
Say lap-uh-RAH-skuh-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæpəˈrɑskəpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlæpəˈrɒskəpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laparoscopic?
Laparoscopic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: lap · uh · RAH · skuh · pik.
Is laparoscopic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌlæpəˈrɒskəpɪk/ (lap-uh-ROS-kuh-pik).