How to pronounce omphalocele
Say it like om-FAL-uh-seel. Omphalocele has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAL).
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- om
- FAL
- uh
- seel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omphalocele pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- omKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of omphalocele
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-FAL-uh-seel.
What does omphalocele mean?
- A hernia of the navel.
Where does omphalocele come from?
From omphalo- + -cele.
Questions about saying omphalocele
How do you pronounce omphalocele?
Say om-FAL-uh-seel. The American pronunciation is /ɑmˈfæləˌsil/. In British English it is /ɒmˈfæləˌsiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omphalocele?
Omphalocele has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAL). Broken into parts: om · FAL · uh · seel.
Is omphalocele 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 /ɒmˈfæləˌsiːl/ (om-FAL-uh-seel).