How to Pronounce "rectally"
word
ˈrɛktəli
REK-tuh-lee
ɹˈɛktəli
REK-tuh-lee
Definition
In a way that involves the rectum, especially referring to the administration of medicine or the measurement of temperature through the rectum.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrɛktəli
British English
ɹˈɛktəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REK-tuh-lee
UK
REK-tuh-lee
Listen in Context
The doctor gave the medicine rectally.
The temperature was checked rectally.
Some medicines are only given rectally.
The nurse needs to take your temperature rectally for more accuracy.