How to Pronounce "organs"
word
/ˈɔɹɡənz/
OR-guhnz
/ˈɔːɡənz/
AW-guhnz
Definition
Organs are parts inside the body, such as the heart, lungs, and liver, that each do a specific job to keep you alive and healthy. The word can also refer to musical instruments called organs, but the body meaning is much more common.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɔɹɡənz/
British English
/ˈɔːɡənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-guhnz
UK
AW-guhnz
Listen in Context
Your organs need oxygen to work properly.
The doctor checked his organs after the accident.
The heart and lungs are important organs.
The infection spread quickly and started affecting her organs.