How to Pronounce "epithelial"
word
ɛpɪˈθɛɫjəɫ
ep-ih-THEL-yuhl
ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəl
ep-ih-THEE-lee-uhl
Definition
Relating to the epithelium, which is the thin layer of cells covering the outer and inner surfaces of the body and organs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛpɪˈθɛɫjəɫ
British English
ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ep-ih-THEL-yuhl
UK
ep-ih-THEE-lee-uhl
Listen in Context
The skin is covered by epithelial cells.
Epithelial tissue lines the inside of your mouth.
Doctors studied the epithelial layer under a microscope.
Damage to epithelial cells can slow down wound healing.