How to Pronounce Vulvar Cancer
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Vulvar Cancer Pronunciation
VUL-var KAN-ser
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
VUL
stress here
var KAN
ser
3 syllables
What is Vulvar Cancer?
Vulvar cancer is a rare type of cancer. It forms in a woman's external genitals, called the vulva. The cancer usually grows slowly over several years. First, ...
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Vulvar Cancer
How do you pronounce 'vulvar cancer'?
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Vulvar cancer is pronounced VUL-var KAN-ser. The first word rhymes with 'dull' and 'car,' and the stress falls on the first syllable of each word: VUL (rhymes with 'dull') and KAN (rhymes with 'can'). The second syllable of each word is said more quickly and lightly.
What's the most common mispronunciation of 'vulvar'?
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A common mistake is pronouncing it as vul-VAR (stressing the second syllable) instead of VUL-var. Remember that 'vulvar' is stressed on the first syllable, just like the word 'vulture' — VUL-cher.
How do you break 'vulvar cancer' into syllables?
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Vulvar cancer breaks into four syllables: VUL-var CAN-ser. The first two syllables make up 'vulvar' and the last two make up 'cancer.' Each syllable is a separate beat when you say the words aloud.
What does the word 'vulvar' actually mean in plain English?
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Vulvar means 'relating to or affecting the vulva,' which is the outer part of the female genitalia. When you see the word 'vulvar,' it's describing something connected to that specific area of the body.
Where does the word 'vulvar' come from?
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Vulvar comes from the Latin word 'vulva.' The ending '-ar' is a common Latin suffix that means 'relating to' or 'belonging to.' So 'vulvar' literally means 'of or relating to the vulva.'
Are there other medical words that use the root 'vulv-'?
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Yes! You might hear 'vulvitis' (inflammation of the vulva) or 'vulvectomy' (surgical removal of vulvar tissue). All of these words share the same 'vulv-' root and are pronounced with the stress on the first syllable.
Is there a short form or abbreviation for 'vulvar cancer'?
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Vulvar cancer is sometimes shortened to VC in medical writing, pronounced by saying each letter: V-C. However, healthcare providers and medical literature most often use the full term 'vulvar cancer.'
How would you use 'vulvar' in a simple sentence?
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You might read or hear: 'The patient was referred to a specialist with experience in vulvar conditions' or 'Vulvar skin can be sensitive to certain irritants.' The word simply describes something related to or affecting the vulva.