How to Pronounce "liposuction"
word
ˈɫaɪpoʊˌsəkʃən/, /ˈɫɪpoʊˌsəkʃən
LYE-poh-SUK-shun
lˌɪpəsˈʌkʃən
lip-uh-SUK-shun
Definition
A cosmetic medical procedure in which fat is removed from specific areas of the body using suction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪpoʊˌsəkʃən/, /ˈɫɪpoʊˌsəkʃən
British English
lˌɪpəsˈʌkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE-poh-SUK-shun
UK
lip-uh-SUK-shun
Listen in Context
She decided to have liposuction on her stomach.
Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery.
Doctors remove fat from the body by liposuction.
After her liposuction, she felt more confident wearing swimsuits.