How to Pronounce "arterial"
word
/ɑɹˈtɪɹiəɫ/
ar-TEER-ee-uhl
/ɑːtˈiəɹɪəl/
ar-TEE-uh-ree-uhl
Definition
Relating to arteries (the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart), or describing something that is a major route or main road.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɑɹˈtɪɹiəɫ/
British English
/ɑːtˈiəɹɪəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ar-TEER-ee-uhl
UK
ar-TEE-uh-ree-uhl
Listen in Context
The doctor checked her arterial blood pressure.
An arterial road connects different parts of the city.
This medication affects arterial flow.
Rush hour is always bad on the main arterial routes.