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 word 'Epiglottis' originates from Greek, combining 'epi-' meaning 'upon' and 'glottis' meaning 'tongue or vocal apparatus'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A flap of cartilage located 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 'epic', 'pih' as in 'pit', 'glot' as in 'gloss', and 'iss' as in 'miss'. Stress is on the second syllable.