How to Pronounce "amputations"
word
ˌæmpjuˈteɪʃənz
amp-yoo-TAY-shunz
ˌæmpjuːtˈeɪʃənz
amp-yoo-TAY-shunz
Definition
Amputations are the medical removal of a body part, such as an arm or leg, often because of injury, disease, or surgery.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæmpjuˈteɪʃənz
British English
ˌæmpjuːtˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
amp-yoo-TAY-shunz
UK
amp-yoo-TAY-shunz
Listen in Context
The hospital specializes in amputations after accidents.
Diabetes can sometimes lead to amputations of the foot.
War often results in serious injuries, including amputations.
Advances in medicine have reduced the number of amputations needed for infections.