How to pronounce prostatectomy
Say it like prah-stay-TEK-tuh-mee. Prostatectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- prah
- stay
- TEK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prostatectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 prostatectomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pros-tay-TEK-tuh-mee.
What does prostatectomy mean?
- The surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland.
Where does prostatectomy come from?
From prostato- + -ectomy.
Words that rhyme with prostatectomy
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Questions about saying prostatectomy
How do you pronounce prostatectomy?
Say prah-stay-TEK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑsteɪˈtɛktəmi/. In British English it is /ˌprɒsteɪˈtɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prostatectomy?
Prostatectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: prah · stay · TEK · tuh · mee.
Is prostatectomy 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 /ˌprɒsteɪˈtɛktəmi/ (pros-tay-TEK-tuh-mee).