How to Pronounce Vasectomy

To pronounce "vasectomy", say VAS-ect-omy — 3 syllables, IPA /vəˈsɛktəmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/vəˈsɛktəmi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vasectomy”

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

What does vasectomy mean?

noun

  1. The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.

Words that rhyme with vasectomy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mastectomyectomyhysterectomyappendectomytonsillectomylumpectomyprostatectomyhysterectomies

Related words

scalpelvasotomyvasovesiculectomyvasovasorrhaphyvaginectomyvasectomizationdeferentectomyvasoepididymostomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vasectomy"?▾

"Vasectomy" has 3 syllables: vas · ect · omy.

What is the IPA transcription of "vasectomy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vasectomy" is /vəˈsɛktəmi/.

What does "vasectomy" mean?▾

Vasectomy: The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.

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