How to pronounce leucotome
Say it like LOO-kuh-tohm. Leucotome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- kuh
- tohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leucotome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of leucotome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOO-kuh-tohm.
What does leucotome mean?
- An instrument used to perform a leucotomy.
Where does leucotome come from?
From leuco- + -tome.
Questions about saying leucotome
How do you pronounce leucotome?
Say LOO-kuh-tohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈlukətoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈluːkətəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leucotome?
Leucotome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · kuh · tohm.
Is leucotome 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 /ˈluːkətəʊm/ (LOO-kuh-tohm).