How to pronounce symphysiotomy
Say it like sim-fih-zih-OT-uh-mee. Symphysiotomy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OT).
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- sim
- fih
- zih
- OT
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symphysiotomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 symphysiotomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sim-fih-zih-OT-uh-mee.
What does symphysiotomy mean?
- A surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis, allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem.
Where does symphysiotomy come from?
From symphysis + -otomy.
Words that rhyme with symphysiotomy
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Questions about saying symphysiotomy
How do you pronounce symphysiotomy?
Say sim-fih-zih-OT-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪmfɪzɪˈɑtəmi/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmfɪzɪˈɒtəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symphysiotomy?
Symphysiotomy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OT). Broken into parts: sim · fih · zih · OT · uh · mee.
Is symphysiotomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsɪmfɪzɪˈɒtəmi/ (sim-fih-zih-OT-uh-mee).