How to Pronounce "colonoscopy"

word

kɑləˈnɑskəpi

kah-luh-NAH-skuh-pee

kɑləˈnɑskəpi

kah-luh-NAH-skuh-pee

Definition

A medical procedure in which a doctor uses a long, flexible tube with a camera to look inside the colon (large intestine) to check for problems.

American English

kɑləˈnɑskəpi

British English

kɑləˈnɑskəpi

kah-luh-NAH-skuh-pee

My doctor recommended a colonoscopy for a routine checkup.

A colonoscopy can help find early signs of colon cancer.

You must not eat for several hours before a colonoscopy.

My uncle was nervous about having a colonoscopy, but it turned out to be quick and painless.