How to pronounce oophorectomy
Say it like oh-of-uh-REK-tuh-mee. Oophorectomy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REK).
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- oh
- of
- uh
- REK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oophorectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay 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 oophorectomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-of-uh-REK-tuh-mee.
What does oophorectomy mean?
- The surgical removal of one or both ovaries, usually performed to treat or prevent conditions such as ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or other ovarian disorders.
Where does oophorectomy come from?
By surface analysis, oophor- + -ectomy.
Words that rhyme with oophorectomy
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Questions about saying oophorectomy
How do you pronounce oophorectomy?
Say oh-of-uh-REK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /oʊˌɑfəˈrɛktəmi/. In British English it is /əʊˌɒfəˈrɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oophorectomy?
Oophorectomy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REK). Broken into parts: oh · of · uh · REK · tuh · mee.
Is oophorectomy 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 /əʊˌɒfəˈrɛktəmi/ (oh-of-uh-REK-tuh-mee).