Pronunciation of 'Endoscope'
The word 'endoscope' is pronounced as /ˈɛn.dəˌskoʊp/ in English (en-US). It refers to a medical instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. The pronunciation emphasizes the first syllable 'EN', followed by 'duh' and 'scope'.
Word Origin
The word 'endoscope' originates from the Greek words 'endon' (ἔνδον), meaning 'within', and 'skopein' (σκοπεῖν), meaning 'to look or examine'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body.
Pronounced as 'EN-duh-scope', with stress on the first syllable. 'En' as in 'end', 'duh' as in 'duh', and 'scope' as in 'telescope'.