How to Pronounce "aortic"
word
eɪˈɔɹtɪk
ay-OR-tik
eɪˈɔːtɪk
ay-AW-tik
Definition
Relating to the aorta, which is the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
eɪˈɔɹtɪk
British English
eɪˈɔːtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ay-OR-tik
UK
ay-AW-tik
Listen in Context
The doctor listened to the patient's aortic valve.
She needs aortic surgery to repair the vessel.
He was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm.
The aortic wall looked weak during the scan.