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Pronunciation of 'Laryngoscope'

The word 'laryngoscope' refers to a medical instrument used to examine the larynx (voice box). It is pronounced as 'ləˈrɪŋɡəˌskoʊp' in English (en-US).

Word Origin

The term 'laryngoscope' originates from the Greek words 'larynx' (meaning throat) and 'skopein' (meaning to look or examine).

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

ləˈrɪŋɡəˌskoʊp/ləˈrɪŋɡəˌskoʊp/Slow

A medical instrument used to examine the larynx, often utilized in procedures such as intubation or diagnosing throat conditions.

Pronounced as 'luh-RIN-guh-skohp'. 'Luh' as in 'luck', 'rin' as in 'ring', 'guh' as in 'go', and 'skohp' as in 'scope'.