How to pronounce orchiectomy
Say it like or-kee-EK-tuh-mee. Orchiectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EK).
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- or
- kee
- EK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orchiectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EKSay 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 orchiectomy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-kee-EK-tuh-mee.
What does orchiectomy mean?
- The surgical removal of one or both testes.
Where does orchiectomy come from?
From Latin orchis + English -ectomy.
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Questions about saying orchiectomy
How do you pronounce orchiectomy?
Say or-kee-EK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrkiˈɛktəmi/. In British English it is /ˌɔːkiˈɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orchiectomy?
Orchiectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EK). Broken into parts: or · kee · EK · tuh · mee.
Is orchiectomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːkiˈɛktəmi/ (aw-kee-EK-tuh-mee).