How to Pronounce "tuberculosis"
word
təˌbɝkjəˈɫoʊsɪs/, /tuˌbɝkjəˈɫoʊsəs/, /tuˌbɝkjuˈɫoʊsəs
too-BUR-kyuh-LOH-sis
tjˌuːbəkjʊlˈəʊsɪs
tyoo-buh-KYOO-loh-sis
Definition
Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, caused by bacteria, and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
IPA Transcription
American English
təˌbɝkjəˈɫoʊsɪs/, /tuˌbɝkjəˈɫoʊsəs/, /tuˌbɝkjuˈɫoʊsəs
British English
tjˌuːbəkjʊlˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
too-BUR-kyuh-LOH-sis
UK
tyoo-buh-KYOO-loh-sis
Listen in Context
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria.
The doctor tested him for tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis can be cured with proper treatment.
Thousands of people are diagnosed with tuberculosis every year worldwide.