How to Pronounce "tonsil"
word
ˌtɑnsəɫ
TAHN-suhl
tˈɒnsəl
TON-suhl
Definition
A tonsil is one of two small, round pieces of tissue at the back of your throat that help protect the body from infections.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɑnsəɫ
British English
tˈɒnsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHN-suhl
UK
TON-suhl
Listen in Context
The doctor looked at my tonsil.
A sore tonsil can make it hard to swallow.
Children sometimes need to have a tonsil removed.
My tonsil feels swollen and hurts whenever I eat.