How to Pronounce "polyp"
word
ˈpɑɫɪp
PAH-lip
pˈɒlɪp
POL-lip
Definition
A polyp is a small growth that forms on the inside of the body, such as in the colon, nose, or throat. Some polyps are harmless, but others can develop into serious health problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɫɪp
British English
pˈɒlɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-lip
UK
POL-lip
Listen in Context
The doctor found a polyp in her nose.
A polyp can sometimes become cancerous.
Many people have a polyp and do not know it.
My aunt had a polyp removed from her colon last year.