How to Pronounce Lobectomy

To pronounce "lobectomy", say LOB-ect-omy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

LOB-ect-omy

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💡 Tip for remembering “lobectomy”

"lobectomy" has 3 syllables: lob-ect-omy. It rhymes with phlebectomy, if that helps it stick.

What does lobectomy mean?

noun

  1. The surgical removal of a lobe from an organ such as the lung or the brain

Words that rhyme with lobectomy

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phlebectomy

Related words

bilobectomymultilobectomyhepatolobectomylungectomysegmentectomylobotomyblebectomyleukotomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lobectomy"?▾

"Lobectomy" has 3 syllables: lob · ect · omy.

What does "lobectomy" mean?▾

Lobectomy: The surgical removal of a lobe from an organ such as the lung or the brain

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