How to pronounce varicocele
Say it like VER-uh-koh-seel. Varicocele has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- uh
- koh
- seel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varicocele pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of varicocele
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VAR-ih-koh-seel.
What does varicocele mean?
- Varicose veins in the area of the scrotum.
Where does varicocele come from?
From varico- + -cele.
Questions about saying varicocele
How do you pronounce varicocele?
Say VER-uh-koh-seel. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrəkoʊˌsil/. In British English it is /ˈværɪkəʊsiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varicocele?
Varicocele has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · uh · koh · seel.
Is varicocele pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈværɪkəʊsiːl/ (VAR-ih-koh-seel).