How to Pronounce "metacarpal"
word
ˌmɛtəˈkɑɹpəɫ
meh-tuh-KAR-puhl
mˌɛtəkˈɑːpəl
met-uh-KAH-puhl
Definition
A metacarpal is one of the five long bones located between the wrist and fingers in your hand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛtəˈkɑɹpəɫ
British English
mˌɛtəkˈɑːpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
meh-tuh-KAR-puhl
UK
met-uh-KAH-puhl
Listen in Context
The doctor said my metacarpal is broken.
There are five metacarpal bones in your hand.
A fracture of the metacarpal can make it hard to move your fingers.
He injured his metacarpal playing basketball last weekend.