How to Pronounce "dorsal"
word
ˈdɔɹsəɫ
DAWR-suhl
dˈɔːsəl
DAW-suhl
Definition
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal, particularly used in anatomy or biology (e.g., 'dorsal fin' on a fish).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɹsəɫ
British English
dˈɔːsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWR-suhl
UK
DAW-suhl
Listen in Context
The shark has a large dorsal fin.
The doctor examined the dorsal side of the patient's hand.
Turtles have a hard dorsal shell.
The whale surfaced, and its dorsal fin broke the water.