How to pronounce pallidotomy
Say it like pal-ih-DAW-tuh-mee. Pallidotomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAW).
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- pal
- ih
- DAW
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pallidotomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 pallidotomy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pal-ih-DAW-tuh-mee.
What does pallidotomy mean?
- A neurosurgical procedure whereby a tiny electrical probe is placed in the globus pallidus and heated in order to destroy a small area of brain cells.
Where does pallidotomy come from?
From pallido- + -tomy.
Questions about saying pallidotomy
How do you pronounce pallidotomy?
Say pal-ih-DAW-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpælɪˈdɔtəmi/. In British English it is /ˌpælɪˈdɔːtəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pallidotomy?
Pallidotomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAW). Broken into parts: pal · ih · DAW · tuh · mee.
Is pallidotomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpælɪˈdɔːtəmi/ (pal-ih-DAW-tuh-mee).