How to Pronounce "urethra"
word
ˌjɝˈiθɹə
yer-EE-thruh
jˈɔːɹɛθɹɐ
yaw-REE-thruh
Definition
A tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In males, it also carries semen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌjɝˈiθɹə
British English
jˈɔːɹɛθɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yer-EE-thruh
UK
yaw-REE-thruh
Listen in Context
The urethra allows urine to leave the body.
In males, the urethra also carries semen.
An infection of the urethra is called urethritis.
Sometimes, pain while urinating means there could be a problem with your urethra.