How to Pronounce "areola"
word
əˈɹi.ə.lə
uh-REE-uh-luh
ˌæɹɪˈəʊlɐ
ar-ee-OH-luh
Definition
The areola is the circular pigmented area around the nipple on the human breast. It can also refer to similar small, colored areas in other parts of the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɹi.ə.lə
British English
ˌæɹɪˈəʊlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-REE-uh-luh
UK
ar-ee-OH-luh
Listen in Context
The areola is darker than the surrounding skin.
Doctors check the areola for changes during breast exams.
Some people have larger areolae than others.
During pregnancy, your areola may get darker or bigger.