Pronunciation of 'Echocardiography'
Echocardiography is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses ultrasound waves to create images of the heart. It is pronounced as 'ek-oh-kar-dee-og-ruh-fee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'echocardiography' originates from Greek roots: 'echo' meaning sound, 'cardio' meaning heart, and 'graphy' meaning writing or recording.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical imaging technique that uses ultrasound to visualize the heart's structure and function.
Pronounced as 'ek-oh-kar-dee-og-ruh-fee'. 'Ek' as in 'echo', 'oh' as in 'oh', 'kar' as in 'car', 'dee' as in 'dee', 'og' as in 'ogre', 'ruh' as in 'ruh', and 'fee' as in 'fee'.