How to pronounce papilloma
Say it like pap-ih-LOH-muh. Papilloma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- pap
- ih
- LOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papilloma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- papGive 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.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of papilloma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pap-ih-LOH-muh.
What does papilloma mean?
- An epithelial tumor, usually benign, with the appearance of a papilla
Where does papilloma come from?
From papilla + -oma.
Words that rhyme with papilloma
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Questions about saying papilloma
How do you pronounce papilloma?
Say pap-ih-LOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæpɪˈloʊmə/. In British English it is /ˌpæpɪˈləʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papilloma?
Papilloma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: pap · ih · LOH · muh.
Is papilloma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpæpɪˈləʊmə/ (pap-ih-LOH-muh).