How to Pronounce "ureter"
word
jʊəˈɹiːtəɹ
yoo-REE-ter
jˈɔːɹɛtɐ
YAW-reh-tuh
Definition
A ureter is either of the two tubes in the body that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
IPA Transcription
American English
jʊəˈɹiːtəɹ
British English
jˈɔːɹɛtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yoo-REE-ter
UK
YAW-reh-tuh
Listen in Context
The ureter carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
A doctor can check if your ureter is blocked.
Each person has two ureters.
When there's a stone in the ureter, it can be very painful.