How to Pronounce "humerus"
word
ˈhjumɝəs
HYOO-muh-ruhs
hjˈuːməɹəs
hyoo-MUH-ruhs
Definition
The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm, running from the shoulder to the elbow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhjumɝəs
British English
hjˈuːməɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HYOO-muh-ruhs
UK
hyoo-MUH-ruhs
Listen in Context
The humerus connects the shoulder to the elbow.
She broke her humerus while playing basketball.
The doctor showed me an X-ray of my humerus.
You can't lift heavy things until your humerus heals.