How to Pronounce "patella"
word
pəˈtɛɫə
puh-TEL-uh
peɪtˈɛlɐ
pay-TEL-uh
Definition
The patella is the small, flat, round bone at the front of your knee, commonly called the kneecap.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈtɛɫə
British English
peɪtˈɛlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TEL-uh
UK
pay-TEL-uh
Listen in Context
The patella protects the knee joint.
She injured her patella while playing soccer.
The doctor examined his patella.
You hurt your patella? That must be painful!