How to Pronounce "coronary"
word
/ˈkɔɹəˌnɛɹi/
KOR-uh-neh-ree
/kˈɒɹənəɹi/
KO-ruh-nuh-ree
Definition
'Coronary' relates to the arteries of the heart. Informally, 'a coronary' can also refer to a heart attack.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɔɹəˌnɛɹi/
British English
/kˈɒɹənəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOR-uh-neh-ree
UK
KO-ruh-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The doctor explained the coronary arteries to the patient.
She had a coronary and was rushed to the hospital.
A blockage in a coronary artery can cause serious problems.
He changed his diet after his father had a coronary last year.