How to Pronounce "pleural"
word
ˈpɫʊɹəɫ
PLUR-uhl
plˈɜːɹəl
plUR-uhl
Definition
Related to the pleura, the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫʊɹəɫ
British English
plˈɜːɹəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLUR-uhl
UK
plUR-uhl
Listen in Context
A pleural membrane covers the lungs.
Doctors found fluid in the pleural cavity.
Pleural diseases can affect breathing.
The patient is being treated for a pleural infection.