How to pronounce vasectomize
Say it like vuh-SEK-tuh-myze. Vasectomize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- vuh
- SEK
- tuh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vasectomize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEKSay 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.
- myzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vasectomize
American and British speakers say vasectomize in essentially the same way: /vəˈsɛktəmaɪz/ in the US and /vəˈsɛktəmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-SEK-tuh-myze.
What does vasectomize mean?
- To perform a vasectomy (on a patient, a human or nonhuman male animal).
Where does vasectomize come from?
From vasectomy + -ize.
Questions about saying vasectomize
How do you pronounce vasectomize?
Say vuh-SEK-tuh-myze. The American pronunciation is /vəˈsɛktəmaɪz/. In British English it is /vəˈsɛktəmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vasectomize?
Vasectomize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: vuh · SEK · tuh · myze.
Do Americans and Brits say vasectomize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈsɛktəmaɪz/ and the British form is /vəˈsɛktəmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.