How to Pronounce "congenitally"
word
kənˈdʒɛnətəɫ
kuhn-JEN-uh-tl-ee
kəndʒˈɛnɪtəli
kuhn-JEN-ih-tuh-lee
Definition
In a way that exists from birth, usually referring to medical conditions or characteristics that someone is born with.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈdʒɛnətəɫ
British English
kəndʒˈɛnɪtəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-JEN-uh-tl-ee
UK
kuhn-JEN-ih-tuh-lee
Listen in Context
He was congenitally deaf.
Some dogs are congenitally blind and need special care.
She is congenitally missing one kidney.
The condition occurs congenitally, so treatment starts early.