How to Pronounce "cesarean"
word
sɪˈzɛɹi.ən
si-ZAIR-ee-uhn
sɪˈzɛəri.ən
si-ZAIR-ee-uhn
Definition
A surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus, usually when a natural delivery would be risky or difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɪˈzɛɹi.ən
British English
sɪˈzɛəri.ən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
si-ZAIR-ee-uhn
UK
si-ZAIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
She had a cesarean because the baby was in a difficult position.
A cesarean may be planned in advance or done in an emergency.
My sister recovered quickly after her cesarean.
More parents are choosing a cesarean even when it's not medically necessary.