How to pronounce lumpectomy
Say it like luhm-PEK-tuh-mee. Lumpectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK).
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- luhm
- PEK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumpectomy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lumpectomy
American and British speakers say lumpectomy in essentially the same way: /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmi/ in the US and /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: luhm-PEK-tuh-mee.
What does lumpectomy mean?
- The surgical removal of a tumor or cyst from a breast.
Where does lumpectomy come from?
From lump + -ectomy.
Words that rhyme with lumpectomy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lumpectomy.
Questions about saying lumpectomy
How do you pronounce lumpectomy?
Say luhm-PEK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmi/. In British English it is /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumpectomy?
Lumpectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK). Broken into parts: luhm · PEK · tuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say lumpectomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmi/ and the British form is /ˌlʌmˈpɛktəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.