How to Pronounce "haemorrhoids"
word
ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz
HEM-uh-roydz
hˈɛməɹˌɔɪdz
HEM-uh-roydz
Definition
Swollen and inflamed blood vessels in or around the anus and lower rectum, which can cause discomfort, bleeding, and itching.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz
British English
hˈɛməɹˌɔɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEM-uh-roydz
UK
HEM-uh-roydz
Listen in Context
My father has haemorrhoids and sometimes feels pain when he sits.
Some people get haemorrhoids from sitting too long.
Doctors can help treat haemorrhoids with medicine or surgery.
He was too embarrassed to talk about his haemorrhoids with his friends.