How to Pronounce Mastectomy

To pronounce "mastectomy", say MAST-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

MAST-ect-omy

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💡 Tip for remembering “mastectomy”

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

What does mastectomy mean?

noun

  1. The surgical procedure to remove of all or part of a breast; mammectomy.

Words that rhyme with mastectomy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ectomyhysterectomyvasectomyappendectomytonsillectomylumpectomyprostatectomyhysterectomies

Related words

lymphedemamasectomymammectomymastectomeemetastatectomymatrixectomymammologymastologist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mastectomy"?▾

"Mastectomy" has 3 syllables: mast · ect · omy.

What does "mastectomy" mean?▾

Mastectomy: The surgical procedure to remove of all or part of a breast; mammectomy.

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