How to Pronounce "pancreas"
word
ˈpænkɹiəs
PAN-kree-uhs
pˈænkɹiəs
PAN-kree-uhs
Definition
An organ in the body behind the stomach that produces insulin and other important hormones, and helps digest food.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpænkɹiəs
British English
pˈænkɹiəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAN-kree-uhs
UK
PAN-kree-uhs
Listen in Context
The pancreas is behind the stomach.
Your pancreas makes insulin.
Problems with the pancreas can affect digestion.
He had surgery to remove a tumor from his pancreas.