How to pronounce pyometra
Say it like py-uh-MEE-truh. Pyometra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- py
- uh
- MEE
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyometra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pyometra
American and British speakers say pyometra in essentially the same way: /ˌpaɪəˈmitrə/ in the US and /ˌpaɪəʊˈmiːtrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-oh-MEE-truh.
What does pyometra mean?
- An infection of the uterus most commonly seen in dogs, but also occasionally in other small mammals, resulting from hormonal and structural changes in the lining of the uterus.
Questions about saying pyometra
How do you pronounce pyometra?
Say py-uh-MEE-truh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪəˈmitrə/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪəʊˈmiːtrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyometra?
Pyometra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: py · uh · MEE · truh.
Do Americans and Brits say pyometra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpaɪəˈmitrə/ and the British form is /ˌpaɪəʊˈmiːtrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.