To pronounce "cholecystectomy", say CHOL-ecyst-ect-omy — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cholecystectomy
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CHOL-ecyst-ect-omy
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"cholecystectomy" has 4 syllables: chol-ecyst-ect-omy.
"Cholecystectomy" has 4 syllables: chol · ecyst · ect · omy.
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