How to Pronounce "ulcer"
word
/ˈəɫsɝ/
UHL-sur
/ˈʌlsɐ/
UHL-suh
Definition
An open sore on the body's surface, either internal (such as a stomach ulcer) or external (such as a mouth ulcer). Often painful and slow to heal.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəɫsɝ/
British English
/ˈʌlsɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHL-sur
UK
UHL-suh
Listen in Context
The doctor said he has a stomach ulcer.
Mouth ulcers can make it painful to eat.
Stress can make an existing ulcer worse.
This job is going to give me an ulcer if things don't calm down soon.