How to Pronounce "endotracheal"
word
ˌɛndoʊˈtreɪkiəl
en-doh-TRAY-kee-uhl
ˌendəˈtreɪkiəl
en-duh-TRAY-kee-uhl
Definition
Relating to or located inside the trachea (windpipe). Often used in medical contexts, especially to describe tubes, procedures, or anesthesia that are placed in or go through the trachea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛndoʊˈtreɪkiəl
British English
ˌendəˈtreɪkiəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-doh-TRAY-kee-uhl
UK
en-duh-TRAY-kee-uhl
Listen in Context
An endotracheal tube helps patients breathe during surgery.
The doctor performed endotracheal intubation.
Endotracheal anesthesia is common in major operations.
If you can't breathe on your own, we may use an endotracheal tube.