"epiglottis" 怎么发音
word
ˌɛpɪˈɡlɑtɪs
ep-ih-GLAH-tis
ˌɛpɪɡlˈɒtiz
ep-ih-GLOT-iz
释义
The epiglottis is a small flap of tissue in your throat that covers your windpipe when you swallow, so that food does not go into your lungs.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˌɛpɪˈɡlɑtɪs
英式英语
ˌɛpɪɡlˈɒtiz
简化发音
美式
ep-ih-GLAH-tis
英式
ep-ih-GLOT-iz
语境中听
The epiglottis keeps food from going into the windpipe.
Doctors can see the epiglottis during an exam of the throat.
The epiglottis is very important for safe swallowing.
If your epiglottis is swollen, you may have trouble breathing or swallowing.