How to pronounce umbilicoplasty
Say it like um-BIL-uh-kuh-plas-tee. Umbilicoplasty has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- um
- BIL
- uh
- kuh
- plas
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umbilicoplasty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- plasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of umbilicoplasty
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: um-BIL-ih-kuh-plah-stee.
What does umbilicoplasty mean?
- A plastic surgery procedure to modify the appearance of the navel.
Where does umbilicoplasty come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: umbilico- + -plasty.
Questions about saying umbilicoplasty
How do you pronounce umbilicoplasty?
Say um-BIL-uh-kuh-plas-tee. The American pronunciation is /ʌmˈbɪləkəˌplæsti/. In British English it is /ʌmˈbɪlɪkəˌplɑːsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umbilicoplasty?
Umbilicoplasty has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: um · BIL · uh · kuh · plas · tee.
Is umbilicoplasty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ʌmˈbɪlɪkəˌplɑːsti/ (um-BIL-ih-kuh-plah-stee).