How to pronounce oophoropexy
Say it like oh-OF-uh-roh-pek-see. Oophoropexy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF).
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- oh
- OF
- uh
- roh
- pek
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oophoropexy 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.
- OFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oophoropexy
- 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-roh-pek-see.
What does oophoropexy mean?
- Surgical fixation of a displaced ovary by suturing to the abdominal wall.
Where does oophoropexy come from?
By surface analysis, oophoro- + -pexy.
Questions about saying oophoropexy
How do you pronounce oophoropexy?
Say oh-OF-uh-roh-pek-see. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈɑfəroʊˌpɛksi/. In British English it is /əʊˈɒfərəʊˌpɛksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oophoropexy?
Oophoropexy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF). Broken into parts: oh · OF · uh · roh · pek · see.
Is oophoropexy 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 /əʊˈɒfərəʊˌpɛksi/ (oh-OF-uh-roh-pek-see).