How to Pronounce "laryngoscope"
word
ɫɑˈɹɪndʒəˌskoʊp/, /ɫɑˈɹɪnɡəˌskoʊp
luh-RIN-juh-skohp
lˈæɹɪŋɡˌɒskəʊp
la-RING-oss-kohp
Definition
A laryngoscope is a medical instrument used by doctors to look inside a patient's throat, especially the voice box (larynx), to help with diagnosis or during some surgeries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫɑˈɹɪndʒəˌskoʊp/, /ɫɑˈɹɪnɡəˌskoʊp
British English
lˈæɹɪŋɡˌɒskəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
luh-RIN-juh-skohp
UK
la-RING-oss-kohp
Listen in Context
The doctor used a laryngoscope to check my throat.
A laryngoscope helps doctors see the voice box clearly.
Before surgery, the nurse prepared the laryngoscope.
Can you hand me the laryngoscope, please?