Pronunciation of 'Sphygmomanometer'
The word 'sphygmomanometer' is a medical device used to measure blood pressure. It is pronounced as 'sfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑːmɪtər' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'sphygmomanometer' originates from Greek: 'sphygmos' meaning 'pulse' and 'manometer' meaning 'pressure meter'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable cuff and a measuring unit.
Pronounced as 'sfɪɡ-moʊ-mə-NAH-mɪ-tər'. 'Sfɪɡ' as in 'sfig', 'moʊ' as in 'mow', 'mə' as in 'muh', 'NAH' with stress, and 'mɪ-tər' as in 'mitt-er'.