How to Pronounce "pulmonary"
word
/ˈpʊɫməˌnɛɹi/
PUL-muh-nair-ee
/pˈʌlmənəɹi/
PUL-muh-nuh-ree
Definition
Relating to the lungs or the organs in your chest used for breathing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpʊɫməˌnɛɹi/
British English
/pˈʌlmənəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUL-muh-nair-ee
UK
PUL-muh-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The doctor checked his pulmonary system.
She has a pulmonary infection.
They studied pulmonary function in the lab.
Smoking can cause serious pulmonary problems later in life.