How to Pronounce "cortisone"
word
ˈkɔɹtəˌzoʊn
KOR-tuh-zone
kˈɔːtɪsˌəʊn
KAW-tis-own
Definition
A hormone produced by the body or made as a medicine to reduce inflammation, treat allergies, and help with certain medical conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɹtəˌzoʊn
British English
kˈɔːtɪsˌəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOR-tuh-zone
UK
KAW-tis-own
Listen in Context
The doctor gave me a cortisone injection for my swollen knee.
Some people are allergic to cortisone.
Cortisone can help reduce inflammation in the body.
After my allergy attack, I had to take cortisone pills for a week.