How to pronounce mammography
Say it like muh-MOG-ruh-fee. Mammography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOG).
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- muh
- MOG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mammography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-MOG-ruh-fee.
What does mammography mean?
- X-ray examination of the breasts for diagnosing and locating abnormalities, especially tumors.
Where does mammography come from?
From mammo- + -graphy.
Words that rhyme with mammography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mammography.
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Questions about saying mammography
How do you pronounce mammography?
Say muh-MOG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /məˈmɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /məˈmɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammography?
Mammography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOG). Broken into parts: muh · MOG · ruh · fee.
Is mammography pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /məˈmɒɡrəfi/ (muh-MOG-ruh-fee).