To pronounce "tonsilectomy", say TONS-il-ect-omy — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tonsilectomy
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TONS-il-ect-omy
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"tonsilectomy" has 4 syllables: tons-il-ect-omy.
"Tonsilectomy" has 4 syllables: tons · il · ect · omy.
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