How to pronounce leukapheresis
Say it like loo-KUHF-ur-ee-sis. Leukapheresis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHF).
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- loo
- KUHF
- ur
- ee
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leukapheresis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leukapheresis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: loo-KUHF-ur-ee-sis.
What does leukapheresis mean?
- A laboratory procedure where white blood cells are separated from a sample of blood.
Where does leukapheresis come from?
From leuko- + apheresis.
Questions about saying leukapheresis
How do you pronounce leukapheresis?
Say loo-KUHF-ur-ee-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌluˈkʌfɝisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌluːˈkʌfɜːisɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leukapheresis?
Leukapheresis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHF). Broken into parts: loo · KUHF · ur · ee · sis.
Is leukapheresis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌluːˈkʌfɜːisɪs/ (loo-KUHF-ur-ee-sis).