How to pronounce teratoma
Say it like ter-uh-TOH-muh. Teratoma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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US American/tɛrəˈtoʊmə/ter-uh-TOH-muh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ter
- uh
- TOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teratoma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does teratoma mean?
noun
- A benign or malignant tumor, especially of the gonads, that arises from germ cells and consists of different types of tissue such as skin, hair, or muscle.
Where does teratoma come from?
From German Teratom; equivalent to terato- + -oma.
Words that rhyme with teratoma
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Questions about saying teratoma
How do you pronounce teratoma?
Say ter-uh-TOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /tɛrəˈtoʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teratoma?
Teratoma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: ter · uh · TOH · muh.