5 syllables: la, ryn, go, plas, ty. Stress on plas.
lar-ing-GLAS-tee
/ˌlærɪŋˈɡlæsti/
laryngoplasty is pronounced lar-ing-GLAS-tee (/ˌlærɪŋˈɡlæsti/). It has five syllables (la-ryn-go-plas-ty), with the stress on "plas". A surgical procedure that reconstructs or repairs the larynx, typically involving reshaping or augmenting the vocal-fold structures and surrounding tissues to restore voice, airway function, or both. The term combines elements meaning voice box (larynx) and surgical repair (plasty). It is used mainly in medical contexts and by specialists in otolaryngology and speech-language pathology.
A surgical procedure that reconstructs or repairs the larynx, typically involving reshaping or augmenting the vocal-fold structures and surrounding tissues to restore voice, airway function, or both. The term combines elements meaning voice box (larynx) and surgical repair (plasty). It is used mainly in medical contexts and by specialists in otolaryngology and speech-language pathology.
"The otolaryngologist performed a complex laryngoplasty to improve the patient’s voice quality."
"After the laryngoplasty, the patient underwent speech therapy to optimize vocal function."
"The team discussed laryngoplasty options to restore airway patency and preserve phonation."
Pronounce as la-ryn- go- plast-y with primary stress on the second syllable: /ˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒs.tə.li/ (US/UK/medical usage). Break it into syllables: la-ryng-ɒs- to-plee? Actually, laryngoplasty: la-ryng- GLAS-tee? The standard is /ˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒs.tə.li/. Emphasize the -gɒs- as a single syllable, and end with -tə.li. Mouth positions: start with a light 'la' before a crisp 'ryn' cluster, then the 'gos' with the hard 'g' and open 'ɒ', finish with 'li'.”
Two common errors: (1) Misplacing stress, saying la-RIN-gyoh-plasty or la-RIN-gy- with weak emphasis; (2) Mispronouncing the middle segment as ‘lar-ing-jo’ or misusing a soft g. Correction: place primary stress on the third syllable from the end: l-a-ryn-GOS-tila? Correct form is /ˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒs.tə.li/ with the hard g in -gos- and a clear -tə.li ending. Practice by saying ‘la-ring-GOSS-tuh-lee’.”
Across US/UK/AU, the initial vowel is the open front /æ/ in US and UK; rhoticity does not affect the laryngoplasty pronunciation. UK often reduces the final syllables slightly and may have a crisper /ˈɡɒs/ for -gos-. Australian often has a slightly flatter vowel in the first syllable and a more clipped final -li. Overall the core stress pattern remains on the penultimate or antepenultimate depending on regional syllabic parsing, but the /ˈɡɒs.tə.li/ portion stays consistent in all three.
The word integrates a rare cluster in the middle and a three-syllable cadence that challenges non-specialists. Specifically, /ˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒs.tə.li/ requires a clear onset of /l/ plus /ɪŋ/ before the hard /ɡ/ in -gos-, then a precise /tə.li/ ending. Tongue moves: front high vowels, alveolar and velar transitions, and a minimally diffused glottal closure at the final syllable—difficult to coordinate in one smooth movement.
No silent letters in the standard pronunciation. The word is fully pronounced as four syllables with the main stress on the third syllable: l-ary-ng- gos- t- ly; the key tricky part is pronouncing the /ɡɒs/ correctly with a strong g and the final /li/ without elongation. Practicing with slow enunciated segments helps ensure all segments are audible and properly linked.
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US: rhotic, vowels tend to be flatter; UK: more clipped ending, slightly longer /ɒ/ in -gos-, non-rhotic? UK is traditionally non-rhotic in some accents but medical terms often retain full rhotics in clinical speech. AU: vowel quality closer to US but with a broader mouth opening and more centralized vowels; final -li often lighter punch. IPA references: US /ˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒs.tə.li/, UK /ˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒs.tə.li/, AU /ˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒs.tə.li/. Specific cues: US tends to produce crisp /ɡ/, UK may have slightly rounded /ɒ/; AU often reduced vowel length slightly and more neutral /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
Laryngoplasty derives from the Greek laryng- for larynx (from larung-, related to larynx) and -plasty, from the Greek -plastos meaning formed or molded, via Latin plastia. The root laryng- refers to the voice box in the throat, while -plasty denotes surgical molding or reconstruction. The term entered medical usage in the 19th to early 20th centuries as anatomy and otolaryngology formalized surgical techniques for laryngeal repair. Early references describe reparative procedures on laryngeal structures; by the mid-20th century, laryngoplasty appeared alongside other -plasty terms in surgical lexicons. The evolution reflects advances in microsurgery, endoscopic access, and phonatory rehabilitation, aligning surgical goals with preserving or restoring speech and airway function. First known uses appear in medical case reports and surgical textbooks detailing laryngeal reconstruction following trauma or disease, with later standardization in otolaryngology nomenclature.
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