word
Medical
Tracheotomy
tray-kee-OT-oh-mee
/ˌtreɪkiˈɒtəmiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Tracheotomy
Dictionary meaning
A surgical incision into the trachea to create an airway in an emergency.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on third syllable. Different from tracheostomy (a permanent opening).
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