How to Pronounce "gangrenous"
word
ˈɡæŋɡrənəs
GANG-gruh-nuhs
ɡˈæŋɡɹənəs
gang-GRUH-nuhs
Definition
Describes tissue or a body part that is affected by gangrene, a serious condition where the tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply or severe infection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæŋɡrənəs
British English
ɡˈæŋɡɹənəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GANG-gruh-nuhs
UK
gang-GRUH-nuhs
Listen in Context
The doctor said the foot was gangrenous.
They removed the gangrenous tissue immediately.
The gangrenous area was turning black.
After days without treatment, his wound became gangrenous.