How to Pronounce "tonsils"
word
/ˈtɑnsəɫz/
TAHN-suhlz
/tˈɒnsəlz/
TON-suhlz
Definition
Tonsils are two small soft organs at the back of your throat that help fight infections, especially in children.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɑnsəɫz/
British English
/tˈɒnsəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHN-suhlz
UK
TON-suhlz
Listen in Context
My tonsils hurt when I swallow.
She had her tonsils removed last year.
Doctors check your tonsils during an exam.
My tonsils always get swollen when I catch a cold.