How to pronounce rhinoplasty
Say it like ry-noh-PLAS-tee. Rhinoplasty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAS).
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US American/ˌraɪnoʊˈplæˌsti/ry-noh-PLAS-tee
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- ry
- noh
- PLAS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhinoplasty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does rhinoplasty mean?
noun
- A type of plastic surgery that is used to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or appearance (cosmetic surgery) of a person's nose.
- An instance of such surgery; one operation (procedure).
Where does rhinoplasty come from?
From rhino- + -plasty.
Words that rhyme with rhinoplasty
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Questions about saying rhinoplasty
How do you pronounce rhinoplasty?
Say ry-noh-PLAS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌraɪnoʊˈplæˌsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAS). Broken into parts: ry · noh · PLAS · tee.