How to Pronounce "vertebra"
word
ˈvɝtəbɹə
VUR-tuh-bruh
vˈɜːtɪbɹɐ
VURT-ih-bruh
Definition
A vertebra is one of the small bones that form the spine or backbone in humans and many animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɝtəbɹə
British English
vˈɜːtɪbɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VUR-tuh-bruh
UK
VURT-ih-bruh
Listen in Context
A human spine has 33 vertebrae.
Each vertebra is separated by a disk.
Injuring a vertebra can hurt the entire back.
He broke a vertebra while lifting something too heavy.