How to Pronounce "spina"
word
ˈspinə
SPEE-nuh
ˈspaɪnə
SPY-nuh
Definition
'Spina' is a term from Latin used for a thorn or spine, and in anatomy, it refers to the backbone or a spine-like projection in the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspinə
British English
ˈspaɪnə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEE-nuh
UK
SPY-nuh
Listen in Context
A rose has a sharp spina on its stem.
The doctor explained the problems in the patient's spina.
Some animals protect themselves with a spina.
He was born with a condition called spina bifida.