How to pronounce stethoscopes
Say it like STETH-uh-skohps. Stethoscopes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STETH).
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- STETH
- uh
- skohps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stethoscopes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of stethoscopes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STETH-uh-skohps.
What does stethoscopes mean?
- plural of stethoscope How to pronounce stethoscope
Questions about saying stethoscopes
How do you pronounce stethoscopes?
Say STETH-uh-skohps. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛθəˌskoʊps/. In British English it is /ˈstɛθəˌskəʊps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stethoscopes?
Stethoscopes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STETH). Broken into parts: STETH · uh · skohps.
Is stethoscopes 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 /ˈstɛθəˌskəʊps/ (STETH-uh-skohps).