How to pronounce vasectomies
Say it like va-ZEK-tuh-meez. Vasectomies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK).
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- va
- ZEK
- tuh
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vasectomies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ZEKSay 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.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vasectomies
American and British speakers say vasectomies in essentially the same way: /væˈzɛktəmiz/ in the US and /væˈzɛktəmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: va-ZEK-tuh-meez.
What does vasectomies mean?
- plural of vasectomy How to pronounce vasectomy
Questions about saying vasectomies
How do you pronounce vasectomies?
Say va-ZEK-tuh-meez. The American pronunciation is /væˈzɛktəmiz/. In British English it is /væˈzɛktəmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vasectomies?
Vasectomies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK). Broken into parts: va · ZEK · tuh · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say vasectomies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /væˈzɛktəmiz/ and the British form is /væˈzɛktəmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.