How to pronounce tonsillectomies
Say it like ton-sih-LEK-tuh-meez. Tonsillectomies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- ton
- sih
- LEK
- tuh
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonsillectomies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay 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.
- meezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tonsillectomies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ton-sih-LEK-tuh-meez.
What does tonsillectomies mean?
- plural of tonsillectomy How to pronounce tonsillectomy
Questions about saying tonsillectomies
How do you pronounce tonsillectomies?
Say ton-sih-LEK-tuh-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɑnsɪˈlɛktəˌmiz/. In British English it is /ˌtɒnsɪˈlɛktəˌmiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonsillectomies?
Tonsillectomies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: ton · sih · LEK · tuh · meez.
Is tonsillectomies 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 /ˌtɒnsɪˈlɛktəˌmiːz/ (ton-sih-LEK-tuh-meez).