How to Pronounce "menopause"
word
/ˈmɛnəˌpaʊz/
MEN-uh-pawz
/mˈɛnəpˌɔːz/
MEN-uh-pawz
Definition
The time in a woman's life when her periods stop permanently, usually around age 45-55, marking the end of her ability to have children.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɛnəˌpaʊz/
British English
/mˈɛnəpˌɔːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEN-uh-pawz
UK
MEN-uh-pawz
Listen in Context
Many women experience hot flashes during menopause.
Menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive years.
The average age for menopause is around 51.
She started having trouble sleeping once menopause began.