How to Pronounce "hamate"
word
ˈhæˌmeɪt
HAM-ayt
ˈhæmeɪt
HAM-ayt
Definition
The hamate is a small, hook-shaped bone located in the wrist; it is one of the eight carpal bones.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæˌmeɪt
British English
ˈhæmeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAM-ayt
UK
HAM-ayt
Listen in Context
The hamate is found in the human wrist.
A doctor may check the hamate if you have wrist pain.
The hamate helps connect different bones in the wrist.
Athletes sometimes suffer a hamate fracture from swinging a bat or racket.