How to Pronounce "glands"
word
/ˈɡɫændz/
GLANDZ
/ɡlˈændz/
GLANDZ
Definition
Small organs in the body that produce and release substances like hormones, sweat, or saliva. Glands help control different functions in your body.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɫændz/
British English
/ɡlˈændz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GLANDZ
UK
GLANDZ
Listen in Context
Our skin has many glands to help cool the body.
The doctor said her glands are swollen.
Some glands produce hormones for the body.
I think my throat is sore because my glands are up.