How to Pronounce "flatulence"
word
ˈflæt͡ʃələns
FLA-chuh-lens
flˈætjʊləns
flAT-yuh-lens
Definition
The medical term for the presence of gas in the digestive system, often resulting in passing gas (farting) from the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈflæt͡ʃələns
British English
flˈætjʊləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLA-chuh-lens
UK
flAT-yuh-lens
Listen in Context
Eating beans can cause flatulence.
Too much flatulence may mean a stomach problem.
The doctor asked if he had problems with flatulence.
Gas and flatulence are common after eating certain foods.