How to pronounce percutaneous
Say it like per-kyoo-TAY-nee-us. Percutaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- per
- kyoo
- TAY
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percutaneous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of percutaneous
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-kyoo-TAY-neers.
What does percutaneous mean?
- Taking place through the skin and involving a puncture thereof.“percutaneous procedure”
Where does percutaneous come from?
From per- + cutaneous.
Words that rhyme with percutaneous
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Questions about saying percutaneous
How do you pronounce percutaneous?
Say per-kyoo-TAY-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /pɚkjuˈteɪniəs/. In British English it is /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percutaneous?
Percutaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: per · kyoo · TAY · nee · us.
Is percutaneous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ (pur-kyoo-TAY-neers).