How to Pronounce “endoscopy”
Free audio in American, British, and Australian English.
▶ Hear it pronouncedIPA Transcription
- American (US)
- /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/
What “endoscopy” means
noun — The examination of a bodily orifice, canal or organ using an endoscope.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “endoscopy” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "endoscopy" mean?
endoscopy (noun): The examination of a bodily orifice, canal or organ using an endoscope.
What is the IPA transcription of "endoscopy"?
/ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ in American English.
Which syllable is stressed in "endoscopy"?
“endoscopy” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Related words to practice
Browse the full word index or use the pronunciation tool.