How to Pronounce "hammertoes"
word
ˈhæmɚˌtoʊz
HAM-er-tohz
ˈhæmətəʊz
HAM-uh-tohz
Definition
A hammertoe is a medical condition where a toe bends downward at the middle joint, causing it to look like a hammer. It often affects the second, third, or fourth toe and can cause pain or discomfort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæmɚˌtoʊz
British English
ˈhæmətəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAM-er-tohz
UK
HAM-uh-tohz
Listen in Context
My grandmother has hammertoes on both feet.
Wearing tight shoes can cause hammertoes.
Doctors can treat hammertoes with special shoes or surgery.
I've had hammertoes for years, and they really bother me when I walk a lot.