How to Pronounce "vasectomy"
word
væˈsɛktəmi/, /væˈzɛktəmi
va-SEK-tuh-mee
væzˈɛktəmˌi
vaz-EK-tuh-mee
Definition
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure for men that makes them permanently unable to father children by cutting or blocking the tubes that carry sperm.
IPA Transcription
American English
væˈsɛktəmi/, /væˈzɛktəmi
British English
væzˈɛktəmˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
va-SEK-tuh-mee
UK
vaz-EK-tuh-mee
Listen in Context
He decided to get a vasectomy after having three children.
A vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control for men.
Doctors say a vasectomy is a simple surgery.
After his vasectomy, he felt relieved about not worrying about unplanned kids.