How to Pronounce Colonoscopy

To pronounce "colonoscopy", say COL-on-osc-opy — 4 syllables, IPA /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kɑləˈnɑskəpi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “colonoscopy”

"colonoscopy" has 4 syllables: col-on-osc-opy.

What does colonoscopy mean?

noun

  1. The examination of the colon using a colonoscope.

Related words

coloscopysigmoidoscopysigmoidoscopeproctoscopycolotomyileocolonoscopycolonectomyendoscopy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colonoscopy"?▾

"Colonoscopy" has 4 syllables: col · on · osc · opy.

What is the IPA transcription of "colonoscopy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "colonoscopy" is /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/.

What does "colonoscopy" mean?▾

Colonoscopy: The examination of the colon using a colonoscope.

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