How to Pronounce "prosthetic"
word
pɹɑsˈθɛtɪk
prah-THET-ik
pɹəsθˈɛtɪk
pruhs-THET-ik
Definition
'Prosthetic' refers to an artificial device or part that replaces a missing body part, like a limb or tooth, often for medical or functional purposes.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹɑsˈθɛtɪk
British English
pɹəsθˈɛtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prah-THET-ik
UK
pruhs-THET-ik
Listen in Context
She walks with a prosthetic leg after her accident.
The dentist made a prosthetic tooth for the patient.
He received a new prosthetic arm last year.
Modern prosthetic limbs can even be moved by your thoughts.