Cómo Pronunciar "amputation"

word

ˌæmpjəˈteɪʃən

am-pyoo-TAY-shuhn

ˌæmpjuːtˈeɪʃən

am-pyoo-TAY-shuhn

Definición

Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb, such as an arm, leg, finger, or toe. It is usually done because of injury, disease, or medical necessity.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˌæmpjəˈteɪʃən

Inglés Británico

ˌæmpjuːtˈeɪʃən

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

am-pyoo-TAY-shuhn

Escucha en Contexto

Amputation can help prevent infection from spreading.

The soldier survived his injury but needed an amputation.

She was nervous about life after amputation, but she adapted quickly.

After the accident, the doctor decided amputation was necessary.