How to Pronounce Tonsillectomy

To pronounce "tonsillectomy", say TONS-ill-ect-omy — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TONS-ill-ect-omy

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💡 Tip for remembering “tonsillectomy”

"tonsillectomy" has 4 syllables: tons-ill-ect-omy. It rhymes with mastectomy and ectomy, if that helps it stick.

What does tonsillectomy mean?

noun

  1. The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

Words that rhyme with tonsillectomy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mastectomyectomyhysterectomyvasectomyappendectomylumpectomyprostatectomyhysterectomies

Related words

adenotonsilectomyadenotonsillectomyadenoidectomytonsillotomytonsilotomytonsillotometonsilotome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tonsillectomy"?▾

"Tonsillectomy" has 4 syllables: tons · ill · ect · omy.

What does "tonsillectomy" mean?▾

Tonsillectomy: The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

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