How to Pronounce "gland"
word
/ˈɡɫænd/
GLAND
/ɡlˈænd/
GLAND
Definition
A gland is an organ in the body that makes special substances, like hormones, sweat, or saliva, and releases them for a specific purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɫænd/
British English
/ɡlˈænd/
Simplified Pronunciation
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GLAND
Listen in Context
The sweat gland helps cool your body.
Your thyroid is a type of gland in your neck.
Saliva comes from a gland in your mouth.
Doctors discovered the tumor was on a tiny gland behind his eye.