How to Pronounce "amputate"
word
ˈæmpjəˌteɪt
AM-pyu-tayt
ˈæmpjuːtˌeɪt
AM-pyoo-tayt
Definition
To surgically remove a limb or part of the body, usually because it is badly injured or diseased.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæmpjəˌteɪt
British English
ˈæmpjuːtˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AM-pyu-tayt
UK
AM-pyoo-tayt
Listen in Context
The doctor had to amputate his arm after the accident.
They decided to amputate the infected toe.
If the injury is too serious, doctors may need to amputate.
After days of trying to save the foot, they had no choice but to amputate.