Como Pronunciar "cataract"

word

KAT-er-akt

KAT-uh-rakt

Definição

A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that can lead to vision loss. The word can also mean a large and powerful waterfall, though this use is less common.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkætɝækt

Inglês Britânico

kˈætɐɹˌækt

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KAT-er-akt

KAT-uh-rakt

Ouça em Contexto

The doctor said my grandmother has a cataract in her left eye.

A cataract can make it hard to see clearly.

He needs surgery to remove his cataract.

After my mom had her cataract removed, she could see colors much better.