How to Pronounce "etiology"
word
ˌiˌtiˈɑɫədʒi/, /ˌitiˈɑɫədʒi
ee-tee-AH-luh-jee
ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi
ee-tee-OL-uh-jee
Definition
Etiology is the study of the causes or origins of diseases or medical conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌiˌtiˈɑɫədʒi/, /ˌitiˈɑɫədʒi
British English
ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-tee-AH-luh-jee
UK
ee-tee-OL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
The doctor explained the etiology of my illness.
Scientists study the etiology of cancer to find better treatments.
The textbook has a section about the etiology of infectious diseases.
Understanding the etiology makes it easier to prevent certain diseases.