How to Pronounce "alveoli"
word
æɫˈviəˌɫaɪ
al-VEE-uh-lye
ˈælvɪˌɒli
AL-vi-ol-ee
Definition
The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen moves into the blood and carbon dioxide leaves the blood during breathing.
IPA Transcription
American English
æɫˈviəˌɫaɪ
British English
ˈælvɪˌɒli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-VEE-uh-lye
UK
AL-vi-ol-ee
Listen in Context
The lungs have millions of alveoli for gas exchange.
Oxygen enters the blood through the alveoli.
Damage to the alveoli can make breathing difficult.
Smoking can seriously harm your alveoli over time.