How to pronounce phlebotomy
Say it like flih-BOT-uh-mee. Phlebotomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOT).
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- flih
- BOT
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phlebotomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 phlebotomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: flih-BOT-uh-mee.
What does phlebotomy mean?
- The opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection.
Words that rhyme with phlebotomy
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Questions about saying phlebotomy
How do you pronounce phlebotomy?
Say flih-BOT-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /flɪˈbɑtəmi/. In British English it is /flɪˈbɒtəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phlebotomy?
Phlebotomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOT). Broken into parts: flih · BOT · uh · mee.
Is phlebotomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /flɪˈbɒtəmi/ (flih-BOT-uh-mee).