How to pronounce mucopexy
Say it like MYOO-koh-pek-see. Mucopexy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- koh
- pek
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucopexy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mucopexy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MYOO-koh-pek-see.
What does mucopexy mean?
- Plication of a mucosa, such as rectopexy or colpopexy.
Where does mucopexy come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: muco- + -pexy.
Questions about saying mucopexy
How do you pronounce mucopexy?
Say MYOO-koh-pek-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjukoʊˌpɛksi/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːkəʊˌpɛksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mucopexy?
Mucopexy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · koh · pek · see.
Is mucopexy 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 /ˈmjuːkəʊˌpɛksi/ (MYOO-koh-pek-see).