How to Pronounce "rh"
word
ɑr eɪtʃ
AR-aych
ɑːʧ
AA-ch
Definition
'RH' stands for 'Rhesus', which refers to a protein that can be found on the surface of red blood cells. A person's blood can be 'RH positive' or 'RH negative', a factor important for blood transfusions and pregnancy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑr eɪtʃ
British English
ɑːʧ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AR-aych
UK
AA-ch
Listen in Context
My blood type is RH negative.
The doctor checked my RH factor.
Pregnant women often need to know their RH type.
If you're RH negative, you may get special shots during pregnancy.