How to pronounce liposuction
Say it like LIP-oh-suhk-shun. Liposuction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP).
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- LIP
- oh
- suhk
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liposuction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liposuction
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LIP-oh-suhk-shun.
Other ways to say liposuction
Liposuction also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LY-poh-suhk-shun /ˈlaɪpoʊˌsʌkʃən/
What does liposuction mean?
- A cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from a specific area by suction.
- To remove by liposuction.
Where does liposuction come from?
From lipo- + suction.
Questions about saying liposuction
How do you pronounce liposuction?
Say LIP-oh-suhk-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪpoʊˌsʌkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈlɪpəʊˌsʌkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liposuction?
Liposuction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP). Broken into parts: LIP · oh · suhk · shun.
Is liposuction 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 /ˈlɪpəʊˌsʌkʃən/ (LIP-oh-suhk-shun).