How to pronounce urostomy
Say it like yuu-ROS-tuh-mee. Urostomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROS).
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- yuu
- ROS
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urostomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep 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 urostomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: yuu-ROS-tuh-mee.
What does urostomy mean?
- A surgically constructed opening in the urinary tract allowing urine to exit the body; the procedure of making such an opening.
Where does urostomy come from?
From uro- + -stomy.
Questions about saying urostomy
How do you pronounce urostomy?
Say yuu-ROS-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /jʊˈrɑstəmi/. In British English it is /jʊˈrɒstəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urostomy?
Urostomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROS). Broken into parts: yuu · ROS · tuh · mee.
Is urostomy 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 /jʊˈrɒstəmi/ (yuu-ROS-tuh-mee).