How to Pronounce "haemorrhoid"
word
ˈhɛməˌrɔɪd
HEM-uh-royd
hˈɛməɹˌɔɪd
HEM-uh-roid
Definition
A haemorrhoid is a swollen vein or group of veins in the area around the anus or lower rectum, which can cause discomfort, pain, itching, or bleeding.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛməˌrɔɪd
British English
hˈɛməɹˌɔɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEM-uh-royd
UK
HEM-uh-roid
Listen in Context
Some people feel pain when they have haemorrhoids.
A doctor can help treat haemorrhoids.
Bleeding during bowel movements can be a sign of haemorrhoids.
He was embarrassed to talk about his haemorrhoids with friends.