Pronunciation of 'Duodenum'
The word 'duodenum' refers to the first section of the small intestine in the digestive system. It is pronounced as either /ˌduːəˈdiːnəm/ or /ˌdjuːəˈdiːnəm/ in English, with slight variations in stress and vowel sounds.
The word 'duodenum' originates from Medieval Latin 'duodenum digitorum,' meaning 'twelve fingers' breadth,' referring to the length of this part of the intestine.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The first section of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum.
Pronounced as 'doo-uh-DEE-num,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Doo' as in 'do,' 'uh' as in 'a,' and 'DEE' as in 'deep.'
The first section of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum.
Pronounced as 'dyoo-uh-DEE-num,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Dyoo' as in 'dew,' 'uh' as in 'a,' and 'DEE' as in 'deep.'
The first section of the small intestine, connecting the stomach to the jejunum.
Pronounced as 'doo-OD-uh-num,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Doo' as in 'do,' 'OD' as in 'odd,' and 'uh-num' as in 'a-num.'