Cómo Pronunciar "sphincter"
word
ˈsfɪŋktɝ
SFINGK-ter
sfˈɪŋktɐ
SFINGK-tuh
Definición
A sphincter is a ring-shaped muscle that can tighten or close an opening in the body, like those found around the anus or bladder. It controls the passage of substances by opening and closing.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈsfɪŋktɝ
Inglés Británico
sfˈɪŋktɐ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
SFINGK-ter
UK
SFINGK-tuh
Escucha en Contexto
The sphincter controls when you can use the bathroom.
Doctors study how the sphincter works in the body.
A healthy sphincter prevents leaks.
If your sphincter is weak, you might have trouble holding urine.