Pronunciation of 'Duodenum'
The word 'duodenum' refers to the first part of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum. It is pronounced as /ˌduːəˈdiːnəm/ or /ˌdjuːəˈdiːnəm/ in English (en-US).
The term 'duodenum' originates from Latin 'duodenum digitorum', meaning 'twelve fingers' in length, referring to its approximate length.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The first section of the small intestine, located between the stomach and the jejunum.
Pronounced as 'doo-uh-DEE-num', with stress on the second syllable. 'Doo' as in 'do', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'DEE' as in 'dee', and 'num' as in 'nuhm'.
The first section of the small intestine, located between the stomach and the jejunum.
Pronounced as 'dyoo-uh-DEE-num', with stress on the second syllable. 'Dyoo' as in 'dew', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'DEE' as in 'dee', and 'num' as in 'nuhm'.