How to Pronounce "cesarean"

word

sɪˈzɛɹi.ən

si-ZAIR-ee-uhn

sɪˈzɛəri.ən

si-ZAIR-ee-uhn

Definition

A surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus, usually when a natural delivery would be risky or difficult.

IPA Transcription

American English

sɪˈzɛɹi.ən

British English

sɪˈzɛəri.ən

Simplified Pronunciation

si-ZAIR-ee-uhn

Listen in Context

She had a cesarean because the baby was in a difficult position.

A cesarean may be planned in advance or done in an emergency.

My sister recovered quickly after her cesarean.

More parents are choosing a cesarean even when it's not medically necessary.