How to pronounce laparoscopy
Say it like LAP-ruh-skuh-pee. Laparoscopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
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- LAP
- ruh
- skuh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laparoscopy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of laparoscopy
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: lap-uh-ROS-kuh-pee.
What does laparoscopy mean?
- Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.
Where does laparoscopy come from?
From laparo- (“flank”) + -scopy, after German Laparoskopie.
Questions about saying laparoscopy
How do you pronounce laparoscopy?
Say LAP-ruh-skuh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæprəskəpi/. In British English it is /læpəˈrɒskəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laparoscopy?
Laparoscopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · ruh · skuh · pee.
Is laparoscopy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /læpəˈrɒskəpi/ (lap-uh-ROS-kuh-pee).