How to pronounce resection
Say it like ree-SEK-shun. Resection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- ree
- SEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resection
American and British speakers say resection in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈsɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːˈsɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-SEK-shun.
What does resection mean?
- The surgical removal of part or all of a tissue, organ, tumor, or body part.
- A method of determining a position by using a map and compass bearings for two additional points.
- A section of a tire that has had worn tread replaced.
- To excise part or all of a tissue or organ.
- To determine positions using compass bearings based on three or more known positions.
- To estimate a camera projection matrix from known position data and image entities.
Where does resection come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin resectiō.
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Words that rhyme with resection
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Questions about saying resection
How do you pronounce resection?
Say ree-SEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈsɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈsɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resection?
Resection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: ree · SEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say resection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈsɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈsɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.