How to pronounce necropsy
Say it like NEK-rop-see. Necropsy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- rop
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necropsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ropKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of necropsy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NEK-rop-see.
What does necropsy mean?
- The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death.
- To perform a necropsy on.
Where does necropsy come from?
From necro- + -opsy.
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Questions about saying necropsy
How do you pronounce necropsy?
Say NEK-rop-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkrɑpsi/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkrɒpsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necropsy?
Necropsy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · rop · see.
Is necropsy 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 /ˈnɛkrɒpsi/ (NEK-rop-see).