How to Pronounce "chemotherapy"
word
ˌkimoʊˈθɛɹəpi
kee-moh-THER-uh-pee
kˌiːməʊθˈɛɹəpi
kee-moh-THERR-uh-pee
Definition
Chemotherapy is a medical treatment that uses strong drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It is most often used for cancer, but sometimes for other diseases as well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkimoʊˈθɛɹəpi
British English
kˌiːməʊθˈɛɹəpi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kee-moh-THER-uh-pee
UK
kee-moh-THERR-uh-pee
Listen in Context
The doctor said she needs chemotherapy for her cancer.
He lost his hair during chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy can have strong side effects.
She's halfway through her chemotherapy treatments now.