How to Pronounce "caesarian"
word
sɪˈzɛɹiən
si-ZAIR-ee-uhn
siːsˈeəɹiən
seez-AIR-ee-uhn
Definition
A caesarian is a medical procedure in which a baby is delivered through a surgical cut in the mother's abdomen and uterus, rather than through a normal vaginal birth.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɪˈzɛɹiən
British English
siːsˈeəɹiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
si-ZAIR-ee-uhn
UK
seez-AIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
She had a caesarian because her baby was in a breech position.
My sister is recovering from a caesarian.
The doctor decided a caesarian was necessary for a safe delivery.
Many mothers feel nervous before their first caesarian.