How to Pronounce "appendectomy"
word
ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi
ap-in-DEK-tuh-mee
ɐpɪndˈɛktəmi
uh-pin-DEK-tuh-mee
Definition
An appendectomy is a surgery to remove the appendix, often done when someone has appendicitis (infection or inflammation of the appendix).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi
British English
ɐpɪndˈɛktəmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ap-in-DEK-tuh-mee
UK
uh-pin-DEK-tuh-mee
Listen in Context
The doctor said I needed an appendectomy.
After the appendectomy, she felt much better.
He had an appendectomy last year.
I still have the scar from my appendectomy.