How to Pronounce "pectoral"
word
ˈpɛktɝəɫ
PEK-ter-uhl
pˈɛktəɹəl
PEK-tuh-ruhl
Definition
Relating to the chest; most commonly refers to the large chest muscles in humans, known as the pectoral muscles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛktɝəɫ
British English
pˈɛktəɹəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEK-ter-uhl
UK
PEK-tuh-ruhl
Listen in Context
The pectoral muscles help you push heavy objects.
He injured his pectoral during the workout.
You can feel your pectoral move when you lift your arms.
He's been doing a lot of pectoral exercises to build his chest.