How to Pronounce "amputee"
word
ˈæmpjəˈti
am-pyoo-TEE
ˈæmpjuːtˌiː
am-pyoo-TEE
Definition
A person who has lost all or part of an arm or leg through surgery or injury.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæmpjəˈti
British English
ˈæmpjuːtˌiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
am-pyoo-TEE
UK
am-pyoo-TEE
Listen in Context
The athlete is an amputee who runs with a special blade.
She lost her leg in an accident and became an amputee.
Many amputees use prosthetic limbs to walk.
After the surgery, he found support in a local amputee group.