How to Pronounce "mandible"
word
ˈmændəbəɫ/, /ˈmændɪbəɫ
MAN-duh-buhl
mˈændəbəl
MAN-duh-buhl
Definition
The mandible is the lower jawbone in humans or animals. It holds the lower teeth and is essential for chewing and speaking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmændəbəɫ/, /ˈmændɪbəɫ
British English
mˈændəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAN-duh-buhl
UK
MAN-duh-buhl
Listen in Context
The human mandible is the largest and strongest bone of the face.
A broken mandible can make it hard to eat or speak.
Dentists examine the mandible during check-ups.
After his bike accident, he needed surgery on his mandible.