How to Pronounce "hysterectomy"
word
ˌhɪstɝˈɛktəmi
his-ter-EK-tuh-mee
hˌɪstəɹˈɛktəmi
his-tuh-REK-tuh-mee
Definition
A surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus, which means she will no longer have periods or be able to become pregnant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhɪstɝˈɛktəmi
British English
hˌɪstəɹˈɛktəmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
his-ter-EK-tuh-mee
UK
his-tuh-REK-tuh-mee
Listen in Context
The doctor explained why a hysterectomy was necessary.
After her hysterectomy, she needed time to recover.
A hysterectomy means you cannot get pregnant anymore.
She underwent a total hysterectomy due to severe pain.