How to Pronounce "gastroesophageal"
word
gas-troh-ih-SAH-fuh-JEE-uhl
gas-troh-ih-SOF-uh-JEE-uhl
Definition
Relating to both the stomach and the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach). Often used in medical contexts, such as 'gastroesophageal reflux'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɡæstroʊɪˌsɑfəˈdʒiəl
British English
ˌɡæstrəʊɪˌsɒfəˈdʒiːəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gas-troh-ih-SAH-fuh-JEE-uhl
UK
gas-troh-ih-SOF-uh-JEE-uhl
Listen in Context
The doctor explained the gastroesophageal area to me.
She has a gastroesophageal problem.
Gastroesophageal diseases can cause heartburn.
Have you heard about gastroesophageal reflux before?