How to Pronounce Lobotomy

To pronounce "lobotomy", say LOB-ot-omy — 3 syllables, IPA /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lobotomy”

"lobotomy" has 3 syllables: lob-ot-omy. It rhymes with foamy and loamy, if that helps it stick.

What does lobotomy mean?

noun

  1. A surgical operation on the frontal lobe of the brain intent on treating certain mental illnesses.
  2. The severing of the prefrontal cortex from the thalamic region of the brain.

Synonyms

leucotomy

Words that rhyme with lobotomy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

foamyloamyhomiehomeynoamikomistomy

Related words

transorbitalprefrontallobotomizationlobectomyleucotomyleukotomybrainectomylaminotomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lobotomy"?▾

"Lobotomy" has 3 syllables: lob · ot · omy.

What is the IPA transcription of "lobotomy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lobotomy" is /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/.

What does "lobotomy" mean?▾

Lobotomy: A surgical operation on the frontal lobe of the brain intent on treating certain mental illnesses.

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