Pronunciation of 'Epiglottis'
The word 'epiglottis' refers to a flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe. It is pronounced as /ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs/ in English.
Word Origin
The term 'epiglottis' originates from the Greek word 'epiglōttis', where 'epi-' means 'upon' and 'glōtta' means 'tongue'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.
Pronounced as 'eh-pih-GLOT-iss'. 'Eh' as in 'bed', 'pih' as in 'pit', 'glot' with a short 'o' as in 'lot', and 'iss' as in 'kiss'.