How to pronounce necrectomy
Say it like nuh-KREK-tuh-mee. Necrectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREK).
- nuh
- KREK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KREKSay 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 necrectomy
American and British speakers say necrectomy in essentially the same way: /nəˈkrɛktəmi/ in the US and /nəˈkrɛktəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-KREK-tuh-mee.
What does necrectomy mean?
- The removal of necrosed tissue.
Where does necrectomy come from?
From necro- + -ectomy.
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Questions about saying necrectomy
How do you pronounce necrectomy?
Say nuh-KREK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /nəˈkrɛktəmi/. In British English it is /nəˈkrɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrectomy?
Necrectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREK). Broken into parts: nuh · KREK · tuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say necrectomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈkrɛktəmi/ and the British form is /nəˈkrɛktəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.