Pronunciation of 'Gastrointestinal'
The word 'gastrointestinal' refers to anything related to the stomach and intestines, often used in medical contexts. It is pronounced as 'ˌɡæstroʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word originates from Latin, combining 'gastro-' (from Greek 'gastēr' meaning stomach) and 'intestinal' (from Latin 'intestinum' meaning intestine).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Relating to the stomach and intestines, often used in medical contexts.
Pronounced as 'GAS-troh-in-TES-ti-nuhl'. 'GAS' as in 'gas', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'in' as in 'in', 'TES' as in 'test', 'ti' as in 'tin', and 'nuhl' as in 'null'.