How to Pronounce "tumours"
word
ˈtuːmɚz
TOO-merz
tjˈuːməz
TYOO-muhz
Definition
Lumps or masses of tissue that develop when cells grow abnormally or uncontrollably in the body. Tumours can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtuːmɚz
British English
tjˈuːməz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO-merz
UK
TYOO-muhz
Listen in Context
Doctors found two tumours during the scan.
Some tumours are not dangerous and can be removed easily.
Brain tumours can affect memory and movement.
The doctors are still testing to see if the tumours are cancerous.