How to pronounce sarcoma
Say it like sar-KOH-mer. Sarcoma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/sɑrˈkoʊmɚ/sar-KOH-mer
UK British/sɑːˈkəʊmə/sah-KOH-muh
- sar
- KOH
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarcoma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sarcoma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sah-KOH-muh.
What does sarcoma mean?
noun
- A type of malignant tumor of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.
Words that rhyme with sarcoma
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Questions about saying sarcoma
How do you pronounce sarcoma?
Say sar-KOH-mer. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈkoʊmɚ/. In British English it is /sɑːˈkəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarcoma?
Sarcoma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: sar · KOH · mer.
Is sarcoma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɑːˈkəʊmə/ (sah-KOH-muh).