How to Pronounce Lumpectomy

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

LUMP-ect-omy

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💡 Tip for remembering “lumpectomy”

"lumpectomy" has 3 syllables: lump-ect-omy. It rhymes with mastectomy and ectomy, if that helps it stick.

What does lumpectomy mean?

noun

  1. The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst from a breast.

Synonyms

tylectomy

Words that rhyme with lumpectomy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mastectomyectomyhysterectomyvasectomyappendectomytonsillectomyprostatectomyhysterectomies

Related words

tylectomylipectomylobectomylungectomylumbotomytumorectomylaminectomypolypectomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lumpectomy"?▾

"Lumpectomy" has 3 syllables: lump · ect · omy.

What does "lumpectomy" mean?▾

Lumpectomy: The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst from a breast.

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