How to pronounce peritoneum
Say it like per-ih-tuh-NEE-um. Peritoneum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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US American/ˌpɛrɪtəˈniəm/per-ih-tuh-NEE-um
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- per
- ih
- tuh
- NEE
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peritoneum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does peritoneum mean?
noun
- In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.
- In animals, the membrane lining the coelom cavity.
Words that rhyme with peritoneum
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Questions about saying peritoneum
How do you pronounce peritoneum?
Say per-ih-tuh-NEE-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrɪtəˈniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peritoneum?
Peritoneum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: per · ih · tuh · NEE · um.