How to Pronounce "aorta"
word
/eɪˈɔɹtə/
ay-OR-tuh
/eɪˈɔːtɐ/
ay-AW-tuh
Definition
The aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
/eɪˈɔɹtə/
British English
/eɪˈɔːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ay-OR-tuh
UK
ay-AW-tuh
Listen in Context
The aorta carries blood away from the heart.
Doctors check the aorta for problems during a heart exam.
Blood flows from the heart through the aorta to the body.
A tear in the aorta can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.