Cómo Pronunciar "tonsillectomy"
word
ˌtɑnsɪˈɫɛktəˌmi
taan-si-LEK-tuh-mee
tˌɒnsɪlˈɛktəmi
ton-si-LEK-tuh-mee
Definición
A tonsillectomy is a surgical operation to remove the tonsils, which are two small glands at the back of the throat. It is often done to treat repeated throat infections or breathing problems.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌtɑnsɪˈɫɛktəˌmi
Inglés Británico
tˌɒnsɪlˈɛktəmi
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
taan-si-LEK-tuh-mee
UK
ton-si-LEK-tuh-mee
Escucha en Contexto
I had a tonsillectomy when I was ten years old.
A tonsillectomy can help children who get sore throats often.
The doctor explained why a tonsillectomy was necessary.
After the tonsillectomy, I could finally eat ice cream without pain.