English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Atelectasis Pronunciation
Atelectasis is pronounced a-tuh-LEK-tuh-sis, IPA /ˌætəˈlɛktəsɪs/.
a-tuh-LEK-tuh-sis
US /ˌætəˈlɛktəsɪs/
Syllables: a · tuh · LEK · tuh · sis (5 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
noun: A partial or complete collapse of a lung or part of a lung.
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Atelectasis in a Sentence
- The scan showed atelectasis at the base of the right lung.
- Deep breathing exercises reduce the risk of atelectasis after surgery.
- Atelectasis often clears once the blockage is removed.
Common Mispronunciations of Atelectasis
Not a-tuh-lek-TAY-sis
The beat is on LEK, not on the syllable after it. Words ending in -tasis keep the stress earlier, as in metastasis.
Not AT-uh-lek-tuh-sis
The opening a is light and unstressed. Leaning on it buries the syllable that actually carries the word.
Tip: Break it as a-tuh, LEK, tuh-sis and put all the weight on LEK.
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