Pronunciation of 'Cardiovascular'
The word 'Cardiovascular' refers to the heart and blood vessels, often used in medical contexts to describe systems, diseases, or functions related to circulation. It is pronounced as 'ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjə.lɚ' in American English.
Word Origin
The term 'Cardiovascular' originates from Latin and Greek roots: 'cardio-' from the Greek 'kardia' meaning 'heart', and 'vascular' from the Latin 'vasculum' meaning 'small vessel'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Relating to the heart and blood vessels, often used in medical contexts.
Pronounced as 'kar-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-lur', with stress on the third syllable. 'Kar' as in 'car', 'dee' as in 'dee', 'oh' as in 'oh', 'vas' as in 'vast', 'kyuh' as in 'cue', and 'lur' as in 'blur'.