How to pronounce neoplasm
Say it like NEE-uh-plaz-um. Neoplasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- uh
- plaz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neoplasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- plazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neoplasm
American and British speakers say neoplasm in essentially the same way: /ˈniəˌplæzəm/ in the US and /ˈniːəˌplæzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-uh-plaz-um.
What does neoplasm mean?
- An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.
Where does neoplasm come from?
From neo- + plasm, after German Neoplasma.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tumour
- tumor
Questions about saying neoplasm
How do you pronounce neoplasm?
Say NEE-uh-plaz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈniəˌplæzəm/. In British English it is /ˈniːəˌplæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neoplasm?
Neoplasm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · uh · plaz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say neoplasm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniəˌplæzəm/ and the British form is /ˈniːəˌplæzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.