How to Pronounce "tonsillectomy"
word
ˌtɑnsɪˈɫɛktəˌmi
taan-si-LEK-tuh-mee
tˌɒnsɪlˈɛktəmi
ton-si-LEK-tuh-mee
Definition
A tonsillectomy is a surgical operation to remove the tonsils, which are two small glands at the back of the throat. It is often done to treat repeated throat infections or breathing problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɑnsɪˈɫɛktəˌmi
British English
tˌɒnsɪlˈɛktəmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
taan-si-LEK-tuh-mee
UK
ton-si-LEK-tuh-mee
Listen in Context
I had a tonsillectomy when I was ten years old.
A tonsillectomy can help children who get sore throats often.
The doctor explained why a tonsillectomy was necessary.
After the tonsillectomy, I could finally eat ice cream without pain.