How to pronounce vasectomy
Say it like va-ZEK-tuh-mee. Vasectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK).
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- va
- ZEK
- tuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vasectomy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vasectomy
American and British speakers say vasectomy in essentially the same way: /væˈzɛktəmi/ in the US and /væˈzɛktəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: va-ZEK-tuh-mee.
What does vasectomy mean?
- The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.
Where does vasectomy come from?
From vas- (“vas deferens”) + -ectomy (“surgery involving the excision or removal of a body part”).
Words that rhyme with vasectomy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vasectomy.
Questions about saying vasectomy
How do you pronounce vasectomy?
Say va-ZEK-tuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /væˈzɛktəmi/. In British English it is /væˈzɛktəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vasectomy?
Vasectomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEK). Broken into parts: va · ZEK · tuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say vasectomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /væˈzɛktəmi/ and the British form is /væˈzɛktəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.