How to Pronounce "sternal"
word
ˈstɝːnəl
STUR-nuhl
ˈstɜːnəl
STUR-nuhl
Definition
Relating to or located near the sternum, which is the flat bone in the center of the chest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɝːnəl
British English
ˈstɜːnəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STUR-nuhl
UK
STUR-nuhl
Listen in Context
The doctor checked the patient's sternal area for pain.
He suffered a sternal fracture in the accident.
The nurse placed the stethoscope on the sternal region.
A strong impact to the chest can cause a sternal injury.