How to Pronounce "alimentary"
word
ˌæɫəˈmɛntɝi
al-uh-MEN-tuh-ree
ɐlaɪmˈɛntəɹi
al-eye-MEN-tuh-ree
Definition
Relating to food or nutrition, or to the organs and processes of digestion in the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæɫəˈmɛntɝi
British English
ɐlaɪmˈɛntəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-uh-MEN-tuh-ree
UK
al-eye-MEN-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The alimentary canal runs from the mouth to the anus.
Doctors study the alimentary system to understand digestion.
Some diseases affect the alimentary tract.
The surgeon explained that the alimentary canal is essential for absorbing nutrients.