How to Pronounce "operate on"
expression
ˈɑpɝˌeɪt/, /ˈɔpɝˌeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
AH-per-ayt on
ˈɒpəɹˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
OP-uh-rayt on
Definition
To perform a medical procedure that usually involves surgery on someone or a part of their body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑpɝˌeɪt/, /ˈɔpɝˌeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ˈɒpəɹˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-per-ayt on
UK
OP-uh-rayt on
Listen in Context
The doctor will operate on her tomorrow.
They had to operate on his leg after the accident.
Have you ever operated on a child before?
The surgeons had to operate on both kidneys to save his life.