How to pronounce lumpectomies
Say it like luhm-PEK-tuh-meez. Lumpectomies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK).
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- luhm
- PEK
- tuh
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumpectomies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lumpectomies
American and British speakers say lumpectomies in essentially the same way: /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmiz/ in the US and /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: luhm-PEK-tuh-meez.
What does lumpectomies mean?
- plural of lumpectomy How to pronounce lumpectomy
Questions about saying lumpectomies
How do you pronounce lumpectomies?
Say luhm-PEK-tuh-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmiz/. In British English it is /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumpectomies?
Lumpectomies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK). Broken into parts: luhm · PEK · tuh · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say lumpectomies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmiz/ and the British form is /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.