How to pronounce salpingectomy
Say it like sal-pun-JEK-tuh-mee. Salpingectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEK).
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- sal
- pun
- JEK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salpingectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEKSay 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 salpingectomy
American and British speakers say salpingectomy in essentially the same way: /sælpənˈdʒɛktəmi/ in the US and /sælpənˈdʒɛktəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: sal-pun-JEK-tuh-mee.
What does salpingectomy mean?
- The surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes, usually performed to treat conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, infection, cancer, or to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
Where does salpingectomy come from?
From salping- (“of or relating to the salpinx”) + -ectomy (“surgical removal”).
Words that rhyme with salpingectomy
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Questions about saying salpingectomy
How do you pronounce salpingectomy?
Say sal-pun-JEK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /sælpənˈdʒɛktəmi/. In British English it is /sælpənˈdʒɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salpingectomy?
Salpingectomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEK). Broken into parts: sal · pun · JEK · tuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say salpingectomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sælpənˈdʒɛktəmi/ and the British form is /sælpənˈdʒɛktəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.