How to pronounce scrotectomy
Say it like skroh-TEK-tuh-mee. Scrotectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- skroh
- TEK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrotectomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skrohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TEKSay 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 scrotectomy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skroh-TEK-tuh-mee.
What does scrotectomy mean?
- The complete or partial removal of the scrotum.
Where does scrotectomy come from?
From scroto- + -ectomy.
Words that rhyme with scrotectomy
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Questions about saying scrotectomy
How do you pronounce scrotectomy?
Say skroh-TEK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /skroʊˈtɛktəmi/. In British English it is /skrəʊˈtɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrotectomy?
Scrotectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: skroh · TEK · tuh · mee.
Is scrotectomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /skrəʊˈtɛktəmi/ (skroh-TEK-tuh-mee).