How to Pronounce "tumor"
word
/ˈtumɝ/
TOO-mur
/ˈtjuːmə/
TYOO-muh
Definition
An abnormal growth of cells that forms a lump or swelling in the body. Tumors can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancerous).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtumɝ/
British English
/ˈtjuːmə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO-mur
UK
TYOO-muh
Listen in Context
The doctor found a tumor in her lung.
A tumor can be benign or malignant.
He needs surgery to remove the tumor.
Luckily, the tumor turned out to be harmless.