How to Pronounce "metacarpals"
word
ˌmɛtəˈkɑɹpəɫz
meh-tuh-KAR-puhlz
mˌɛtəkˈɑːpəlz
meh-tuh-KAH-puhlz
Definition
The metacarpals are the five long bones in the middle part of your hand, between the wrist and the fingers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛtəˈkɑɹpəɫz
British English
mˌɛtəkˈɑːpəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
meh-tuh-KAR-puhlz
UK
meh-tuh-KAH-puhlz
Listen in Context
There are five metacarpals in each hand.
A broken metacarpal can make it hard to move your fingers.
The doctor pointed to the metacarpals on the X-ray.
He fractured one of his metacarpals while playing basketball.