How to Pronounce "uterus"
word
/ˈjutɝəs/
YOO-ter-uhs
/jˈuːtəɹəs/
YOO-tuh-ruhs
Definition
The uterus is the organ in female mammals, including humans, where babies develop before they are born.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjutɝəs/
British English
/jˈuːtəɹəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO-ter-uhs
UK
YOO-tuh-ruhs
Listen in Context
The baby grows inside the uterus during pregnancy.
Doctors check the uterus using ultrasound.
The uterus is part of the female reproductive system.
After the surgery, her uterus was healthy and strong.